1953 AC Ace vs. 1958 Morris Cowley
To start off, 1958 Morris Cowley is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 AC Ace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 AC Ace would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 AC Ace (85 HP) has 32 more horse power than 1958 Morris Cowley. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1953 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1958 Morris Cowley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Morris Cowley weights approximately 358 kg more than 1953 AC Ace.
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, 1953 AC Ace (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morris Cowley. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1953 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morris Cowley.
Compare all specifications:
1953 AC Ace | 1958 Morris Cowley | |
Make | AC | Morris |
Model | Ace | Cowley |
Year Released | 1953 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 149 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 52 L |