1957 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 2009 Ford E-350
To start off, 2009 Ford E-350 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. (115 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air weights approximately 656 kg more than 2009 Ford E-350.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. (277 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. 2009 Ford E-350 has automatic transmission and 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air has manual transmission. 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford E-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air | 2009 Ford E-350 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Bel Air | E-350 |
Year Released | 1957 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3860 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 277 Nm | 475 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 12 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1626 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 2120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 3510 mm |