1958 Ford Popular vs. 1956 GAZ M-20
To start off, 1958 Ford Popular is newer by 2 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 2,120 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 GAZ M-20 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 GAZ M-20 (51 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1958 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 GAZ M-20 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 GAZ M-20 weights approximately 725 kg more than 1958 Ford Popular. 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, 1956 GAZ M-20 (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1956 GAZ M-20 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford Popular | 1956 GAZ M-20 | |
| Make | Ford | GAZ |
| Model | Popular | M-20 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1956 |
| Engine Size | 1171 cc | 2120 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2710 mm |
