1950 GAZ M-20 vs. 1963 Holden FB Special
To start off, 1963 Holden FB Special is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 GAZ M-20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 GAZ M-20 would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Holden FB Special is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Holden FB Special (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1950 GAZ M-20. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Holden FB Special should accelerate faster than 1950 GAZ M-20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 GAZ M-20 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1963 Holden FB Special.
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, 1963 Holden FB Special (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 GAZ M-20. (126 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1963 Holden FB Special will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 GAZ M-20.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 GAZ M-20 | 1963 Holden FB Special | |
| Make | GAZ | Holden |
| Model | M-20 | FB Special |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1963 |
| Engine Size | 2120 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2670 mm |
