1948 GAZ M-20 vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 27 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, 1975 Ford Escort (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1948 GAZ M-20. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort 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 560 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort.
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 @ 2200 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1948 GAZ M-20 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort. 1975 Ford Escort has automatic transmission and 1948 GAZ M-20 has manual transmission. 1948 GAZ M-20 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Ford Escort will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1948 GAZ M-20 | 1975 Ford Escort | |
Make | GAZ | Ford |
Model | M-20 | Escort |
Year Released | 1948 | 1975 |
Engine Size | 2120 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |