1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1957 GAZ M-20
To start off, 1970 Ford Cortina is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 GAZ M-20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 GAZ M-20 would be higher. At 2,120 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 GAZ M-20 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Cortina (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1957 GAZ M-20. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1957 GAZ M-20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 GAZ M-20 weights approximately 375 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, both vehicles can yield 125 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Cortina | 1957 GAZ M-20 | |
Make | Ford | GAZ |
Model | Cortina | M-20 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1957 |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 2120 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2710 mm |