1967 Ford Corsair vs. 1950 GAZ M-20
To start off, 1967 Ford Corsair is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 GAZ M-20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 GAZ M-20 would be higher. At 2,120 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 GAZ M-20 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ford Corsair (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1950 GAZ M-20. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1950 GAZ M-20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 GAZ M-20 weights approximately 575 kg more than 1967 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, 1950 GAZ M-20 (126 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1950 GAZ M-20 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ford Corsair | 1950 GAZ M-20 | |
| Make | Ford | GAZ |
| Model | Corsair | M-20 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1950 |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2120 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 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 |
