1953 GAZ M-20 vs. 1983 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1983 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 GAZ M-20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 GAZ M-20 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lincoln Town Car (153 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1953 GAZ M-20. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1953 GAZ M-20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 380 kg more than 1953 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, 1983 Lincoln Town Car (359 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 GAZ M-20. (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1983 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 GAZ M-20. 1983 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1953 GAZ M-20 has manual transmission. 1953 GAZ M-20 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 GAZ M-20 | 1983 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | GAZ | Lincoln |
| Model | M-20 | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1983 |
| Engine Size | 2119 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2990 mm |
