1965 Ford Corsair vs. 1948 GAZ M-20
To start off, 1965 Ford Corsair is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 GAZ M-20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 GAZ M-20 would be higher. At 2,120 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 GAZ M-20 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ford Corsair (66 HP) has 15 more horse power than 1948 GAZ M-20. (51 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1948 GAZ M-20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 GAZ M-20 weights approximately 480 kg more than 1965 Ford Corsair.
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, 1948 GAZ M-20 (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1948 GAZ M-20 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ford Corsair | 1948 GAZ M-20 | |
| Make | Ford | GAZ |
| Model | Corsair | M-20 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1948 |
| Engine Size | 1663 cc | 2120 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 51 HP |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2710 mm |
