1948 GAZ M-20 vs. 1971 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1971 Mercury Comet is newer by 23 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 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mercury Comet (82 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1948 GAZ M-20. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercury Comet 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 236 kg more than 1971 Mercury Comet.
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, 1971 Mercury Comet (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 GAZ M-20. (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1971 Mercury Comet 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 | 1971 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | GAZ | Mercury |
| Model | M-20 | Comet |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1971 |
| Engine Size | 2120 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1224 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2800 mm |
