1949 GAZ M-20 vs. 1999 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1999 Mercury Tracer is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 GAZ M-20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 GAZ M-20 would be higher. At 2,118 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 GAZ M-20 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Tracer (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1949 GAZ M-20. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1949 GAZ M-20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 GAZ M-20 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1999 Mercury Tracer.
Because 1949 GAZ M-20 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1949 GAZ M-20. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Tracer, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1999 Mercury Tracer (174 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 GAZ M-20. (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 GAZ M-20.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 GAZ M-20 | 1999 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | GAZ | Mercury |
| Model | M-20 | Tracer |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1999 |
| Engine Size | 2118 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2510 mm |
