1970 Ford Capri vs. 1948 GAZ M-20
To start off, 1970 Ford Capri is newer by 22 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 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Capri (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1948 GAZ M-20. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Capri 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 357 kg more than 1970 Ford Capri.
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, 1970 Ford Capri (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 GAZ M-20. (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 GAZ M-20.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Capri | 1948 GAZ M-20 | |
| Make | Ford | GAZ |
| Model | Capri | M-20 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1948 |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 2120 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1103 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2710 mm |
