1986 Ford Falcon vs. 1954 GAZ M-20
To start off, 1986 Ford Falcon is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 GAZ M-20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 GAZ M-20 would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Falcon (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1954 GAZ M-20. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1954 GAZ M-20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 GAZ M-20 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1986 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, 1986 Ford Falcon (241 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 GAZ M-20. (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 GAZ M-20.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Falcon | 1954 GAZ M-20 | |
| Make | Ford | GAZ |
| Model | Falcon | M-20 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1954 |
| Engine Size | 3273 cc | 2120 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2710 mm |
