1947 GAZ M20 vs. 1985 Ford Capri

To start off, 1985 Ford Capri is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 GAZ M20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 GAZ M20 would be higher. At 2,120 cc (4 cylinders), 1947 GAZ M20 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Capri (72 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1947 GAZ M20. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1947 GAZ M20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 GAZ M20 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1985 Ford Capri.

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, 1947 GAZ M20 (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Capri. (119 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1947 GAZ M20 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Capri. 1985 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 1947 GAZ M20 has manual transmission. 1947 GAZ M20 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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