1948 GAZ M-20 vs. 1967 Mercury Brougham
To start off, 1967 Mercury Brougham is newer by 19 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 6,990 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Brougham (340 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 289 more horse power than 1948 GAZ M-20. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Brougham should accelerate faster than 1948 GAZ M-20.
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, 1967 Mercury Brougham (627 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 502 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 GAZ M-20. (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 GAZ M-20.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 GAZ M-20 | 1967 Mercury Brougham | |
| Make | GAZ | Mercury |
| Model | M-20 | Brougham |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1967 |
| Engine Size | 2120 cc | 6990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 627 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3130 mm |
