1970 Ford Escort vs. 1953 GAZ M-20
To start off, 1970 Ford Escort is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 GAZ M-20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 GAZ M-20 would be higher. At 2,119 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 GAZ M-20 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Escort (120 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1953 GAZ M-20. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1953 GAZ M-20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 GAZ M-20 weights approximately 675 kg more than 1970 Ford Escort.
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 Escort (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 GAZ M-20. (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 GAZ M-20.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Escort | 1953 GAZ M-20 | |
Make | Ford | GAZ |
Model | Escort | M-20 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1953 |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2119 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2710 mm |