1953 Ford Consul vs. 1952 GAZ M-20
To start off, 1953 Ford Consul is newer by 1 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 2,120 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 GAZ M-20 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 GAZ M-20 (51 HP) has 11 more horse power than 1953 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1952 GAZ M-20 should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 GAZ M-20 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1953 Ford Consul. 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, 1952 GAZ M-20 (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1952 GAZ M-20 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Ford Consul | 1952 GAZ M-20 | |
| Make | Ford | GAZ |
| Model | Consul | M-20 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1952 |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 2120 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 51 HP |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2710 mm |
