1982 Ford Falcon vs. 1949 GAZ M-20
To start off, 1982 Ford Falcon is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 GAZ M-20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 GAZ M-20 would be higher. At 3,271 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Falcon (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1949 GAZ M-20. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1949 GAZ M-20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 GAZ M-20 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1982 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, 1982 Ford Falcon (228 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 GAZ M-20. (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 GAZ M-20.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ford Falcon | 1949 GAZ M-20 | |
| Make | Ford | GAZ |
| Model | Falcon | M-20 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1949 |
| Engine Size | 3271 cc | 2118 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2710 mm |
