1982 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1955 GAZ M-20

To start off, 1982 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 GAZ M-20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 GAZ M-20 would be higher. At 4,185 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Crown Victoria (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1955 GAZ M-20. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1955 GAZ M-20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 170 kg more than 1955 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, 1982 Ford Crown Victoria (262 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 GAZ M-20. (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 GAZ M-20. 1982 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1955 GAZ M-20 has manual transmission. 1955 GAZ M-20 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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