1952 GAZ M-20 vs. 1976 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1976 Mercury Cougar is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 GAZ M-20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 GAZ M-20 would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mercury Cougar (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1952 GAZ M-20. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1952 GAZ M-20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 570 kg more than 1952 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, 1976 Mercury Cougar (377 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 GAZ M-20. (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1976 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 GAZ M-20.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 GAZ M-20 | 1976 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | GAZ | Mercury |
| Model | M-20 | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1976 |
| Engine Size | 2120 cc | 5766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 2030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2910 mm |
