1959 Ford 12 M vs. 1951 GAZ M-20
To start off, 1959 Ford 12 M is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 GAZ M-20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 GAZ M-20 would be higher. At 2,120 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 GAZ M-20 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ford 12 M (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1951 GAZ M-20. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ford 12 M should accelerate faster than 1951 GAZ M-20.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford 12 M | 1951 GAZ M-20 | |
Make | Ford | GAZ |
Model | 12 M | M-20 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1951 |
Engine Size | 1497 cc | 2120 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1650 mm |