1958 GAZ M20 vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1969 Mercury Montego is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 GAZ M20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 GAZ M20 would be higher. At 4,945 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mercury Montego (142 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1958 GAZ M20. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1958 GAZ M20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 315 kg more than 1958 GAZ M20. 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, 1969 Mercury Montego (335 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 GAZ M20. (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 GAZ M20.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 GAZ M20 | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | GAZ | Mercury |
| Model | M20 | Montego |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1969 |
| Engine Size | 2120 cc | 4945 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3010 mm |
