1948 Morris Oxford vs. 1957 Morris Cowley
To start off, 1957 Morris Cowley is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Morris Cowley is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Morris Cowley (53 HP) has 13 more horse power than 1948 Morris Oxford. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Morris Cowley should accelerate faster than 1948 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Morris Cowley weights approximately 120 kg more than 1948 Morris Oxford. 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, 1957 Morris Cowley (107 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1957 Morris Cowley will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Morris Oxford | 1957 Morris Cowley | |
| Make | Morris | Morris |
| Model | Oxford | Cowley |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1474 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 107 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.5 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 52 L |
