1966 Ford 12 M vs. 1952 GAZ M-20
To start off, 1966 Ford 12 M is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 GAZ M-20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 GAZ M-20 would be higher. At 2,120 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 GAZ M-20 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford 12 M (70 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1952 GAZ M-20. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford 12 M should accelerate faster than 1952 GAZ M-20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 GAZ M-20 weights approximately 565 kg more than 1966 Ford 12 M.
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, 1966 Ford 12 M (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 GAZ M-20. (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1966 Ford 12 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 GAZ M-20.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford 12 M | 1952 GAZ M-20 | |
| Make | Ford | GAZ |
| Model | 12 M | M-20 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1952 |
| Engine Size | 1699 cc | 2120 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2710 mm |
