1948 GAZ M-20 vs. 1967 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1967 Mercury Montclair 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 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Montclair (267 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1948 GAZ M-20. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair 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 100 kg more than 1967 Mercury Montclair.
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 Montclair (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 421 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 GAZ M-20. (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair 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 Montclair | |
Make | GAZ | Mercury |
Model | M-20 | Montclair |
Year Released | 1948 | 1967 |
Engine Size | 2120 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 546 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3130 mm |