1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1955 GAZ M-20
To start off, 1970 Ford Cortina is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 GAZ M-20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 GAZ M-20 would be higher. At 2,120 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 GAZ M-20 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Cortina (68 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1955 GAZ M-20. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1955 GAZ M-20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 GAZ M-20 weights approximately 500 kg more than 1970 Ford 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, 1955 GAZ M-20 (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1955 GAZ M-20 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Cortina | 1955 GAZ M-20 | |
Make | Ford | GAZ |
Model | Cortina | M-20 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1955 |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2120 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2710 mm |