1948 GAZ M-20 vs. 1970 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 1970 Mercury Marauder is newer by 22 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 6,392 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Marauder (171 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1948 GAZ M-20. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 1948 GAZ M-20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 535 kg more than 1948 GAZ M-20. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1970 Mercury Marauder (383 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 GAZ M-20. (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Marauder 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 | 1970 Mercury Marauder | |
| Make | GAZ | Mercury |
| Model | M-20 | Marauder |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1970 |
| Engine Size | 2120 cc | 6392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 383 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3160 mm |
