1979 Ford Fairlane vs. 1957 GAZ M-20
To start off, 1979 Ford Fairlane is newer by 22 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Fairlane (124 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1957 GAZ M-20. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Fairlane 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 60 kg more than 1979 Ford Fairlane.
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 Fairlane (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 GAZ M-20. (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 GAZ M-20. 1979 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1957 GAZ M-20 has manual transmission. 1957 GAZ M-20 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Fairlane | 1957 GAZ M-20 | |
Make | Ford | GAZ |
Model | Fairlane | M-20 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1957 |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2120 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 296 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2710 mm |