1971 Ford Falcon vs. 1947 GAZ M20
To start off, 1971 Ford Falcon is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 GAZ M20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 GAZ M20 would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Falcon (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1947 GAZ M20. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1947 GAZ M20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 GAZ M20 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1971 Ford Falcon.
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, 1971 Ford Falcon (259 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1947 GAZ M20. (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1947 GAZ M20.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Falcon | 1947 GAZ M20 | |
Make | Ford | GAZ |
Model | Falcon | M20 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1947 |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 2120 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 259 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2710 mm |