1951 Austin Princess vs. 1958 Morris Cowley
To start off, 1958 Morris Cowley is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Austin Princess (124 HP) has 71 more horse power than 1958 Morris Cowley. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1958 Morris Cowley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 835 kg more than 1958 Morris Cowley. 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, 1951 Austin Princess (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morris Cowley. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1951 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morris Cowley.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin Princess | 1958 Morris Cowley | |
Make | Austin | Morris |
Model | Princess | Cowley |
Year Released | 1951 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 288 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 52 L |