1954 GAZ M-20 vs. 1959 Morris Cowley
To start off, 1959 Morris Cowley is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 GAZ M-20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 GAZ M-20 would be higher. At 2,120 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 GAZ M-20 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Morris Cowley (53 HP) has 2 more horse power than 1954 GAZ M-20. (51 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Morris Cowley should accelerate faster than 1954 GAZ M-20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 GAZ M-20 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1959 Morris Cowley.
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, 1954 GAZ M-20 (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Cowley. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1954 GAZ M-20 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Cowley.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 GAZ M-20 | 1959 Morris Cowley | |
| Make | GAZ | Morris |
| Model | M-20 | Cowley |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 2120 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2440 mm |
