1957 GAZ M-20 vs. 1970 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1970 Mercury Cougar is newer by 13 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 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Cougar (167 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1957 GAZ M-20. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1957 GAZ M-20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 190 kg more than 1957 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, 1970 Mercury Cougar (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 GAZ M-20. (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Cougar 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 | 1970 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | GAZ | Mercury |
Model | M-20 | Cougar |
Year Released | 1957 | 1970 |
Engine Size | 2120 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2860 mm |