1957 GAZ M-20 vs. 1967 Mercury Park Lane
To start off, 1967 Mercury Park Lane is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 GAZ M-20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 GAZ M-20 would be higher. At 6,722 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Park Lane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Park Lane (325 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 274 more horse power than 1957 GAZ M-20. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Park Lane should accelerate faster than 1957 GAZ M-20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 GAZ M-20 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1967 Mercury Park Lane.
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, 1967 Mercury Park Lane (602 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 477 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 GAZ M-20. (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Park Lane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 GAZ M-20.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 GAZ M-20 | 1967 Mercury Park Lane | |
| Make | GAZ | Mercury |
| Model | M-20 | Park Lane |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1967 |
| Engine Size | 2120 cc | 6722 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 602 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3130 mm |
