1956 GAZ M-20 vs. 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 GAZ M-20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 GAZ M-20 would be higher. At 4,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 519 more horse power than 1956 GAZ M-20. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 1956 GAZ M-20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia weights approximately 25 kg more than 1956 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, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia (539 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 414 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 GAZ M-20. (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 GAZ M-20.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 GAZ M-20 | 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
| Make | GAZ | Ferrari |
| Model | M-20 | 458 Italia |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2010 |
| Engine Size | 2120 cc | 4500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 570 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4526 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1938 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1214 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2649 mm |
