1948 GAZ M-20 vs. 1956 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1956 Morris Oxford is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 GAZ M-20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 GAZ M-20 would be higher. At 2,120 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 GAZ M-20 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Morris Oxford (52 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1948 GAZ M-20. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Morris Oxford should accelerate faster than 1948 GAZ M-20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 GAZ M-20 weights approximately 393 kg more than 1956 Morris Oxford.
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, 1948 GAZ M-20 (125 Nm) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm). This means 1948 GAZ M-20 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 GAZ M-20 | 1956 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | GAZ | Morris |
| Model | M-20 | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1956 |
| Engine Size | 2120 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1067 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2470 mm |
