1963 Ford Consul vs. 1955 GAZ M-20
To start off, 1963 Ford Consul is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 GAZ M-20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 GAZ M-20 would be higher. At 2,120 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 GAZ M-20 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ford Consul (53 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1955 GAZ M-20. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ford Consul should accelerate faster than 1955 GAZ M-20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 GAZ M-20 weights approximately 578 kg more than 1963 Ford Consul.
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, 1955 GAZ M-20 (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1955 GAZ M-20 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Consul | 1955 GAZ M-20 | |
| Make | Ford | GAZ |
| Model | Consul | M-20 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1955 |
| Engine Size | 1340 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 | 4900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2710 mm |
