1950 Ford Consul vs. 1956 Morris Cowley
To start off, 1956 Morris Cowley is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,506 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Morris Cowley (41 HP) has 1 more horse power than 1950 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Morris Cowley should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Morris Cowley weights approximately 9 kg more than 1950 Ford Consul. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Ford Consul | 1956 Morris Cowley | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Consul | Cowley |
Year Released | 1950 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1506 cc | 1199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 41 HP |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1054 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2440 mm |