1957 Ford Consul vs. 1948 GAZ M-20
To start off, 1957 Ford Consul is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 GAZ M-20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 GAZ M-20 would be higher. At 2,120 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 GAZ M-20 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 51 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 GAZ M-20 weights approximately 380 kg more than 1957 Ford Consul.
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, 1957 Ford Consul (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 GAZ M-20. (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1957 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 GAZ M-20.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford Consul | 1948 GAZ M-20 | |
| Make | Ford | GAZ |
| Model | Consul | M-20 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1948 |
| Engine Size | 1701 cc | 2120 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2710 mm |
