1960 Ford Taunus vs. 1957 GAZ M-20
To start off, 1960 Ford Taunus is newer by 3 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 2,120 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 GAZ M-20 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ford Taunus (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1957 GAZ M-20. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ford Taunus 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 464 kg more than 1960 Ford Taunus.
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, 1960 Ford Taunus (140 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 GAZ M-20. (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1960 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 GAZ M-20.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ford Taunus | 1957 GAZ M-20 | |
| Make | Ford | GAZ |
| Model | Taunus | M-20 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1957 |
| Engine Size | 1758 cc | 2120 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2710 mm |
