1952 Austin A 70 vs. 1959 Morris Cowley
To start off, 1959 Morris Cowley is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Austin A 70 (66 HP) has 13 more horse power than 1959 Morris Cowley. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Austin A 70 should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Cowley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A 70 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1959 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, 1952 Austin A 70 (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Cowley. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1952 Austin A 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Cowley.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin A 70 | 1959 Morris Cowley | |
Make | Austin | Morris |
Model | A 70 | Cowley |
Year Released | 1952 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 157 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 52 L |