1946 GAZ M-20 vs. 1981 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1981 Mercury Cougar is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 GAZ M-20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 GAZ M-20 would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Mercury Cougar (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1946 GAZ M-20. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1946 GAZ M-20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 GAZ M-20 weights approximately 104 kg more than 1981 Mercury Cougar.
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, 1981 Mercury Cougar (237 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 GAZ M-20. (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1981 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 GAZ M-20.
Compare all specifications:
1946 GAZ M-20 | 1981 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | GAZ | Mercury |
Model | M-20 | Cougar |
Year Released | 1946 | 1981 |
Engine Size | 2120 cc | 3797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2690 mm |