1979 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1953 GAZ M-20
To start off, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 26 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 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1953 GAZ M-20. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1953 GAZ M-20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 170 kg more than 1953 GAZ M-20. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria (263 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 GAZ M-20. (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 GAZ M-20. 1979 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1953 GAZ M-20 has manual transmission. 1953 GAZ M-20 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Crown Victoria | 1953 GAZ M-20 | |
Make | Ford | GAZ |
Model | Crown Victoria | M-20 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1953 |
Engine Size | 4186 cc | 2119 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 263 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2710 mm |