1966 Ford Lotus Cortina vs. 1956 GAZ M-20
To start off, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 GAZ M-20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 GAZ M-20 would be higher. At 2,120 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 GAZ M-20 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1956 GAZ M-20. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina should accelerate faster than 1956 GAZ M-20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 GAZ M-20 weights approximately 555 kg more than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina.
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 Lotus Cortina (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 GAZ M-20. (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 GAZ M-20.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Lotus Cortina | 1956 GAZ M-20 | |
Make | Ford | GAZ |
Model | Lotus Cortina | M-20 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1956 |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 2120 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2710 mm |