1954 Morris Cowley vs. 1977 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1977 Toyota Corona is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Morris Cowley. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Morris Cowley would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Toyota Corona (82 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1954 Morris Cowley. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1954 Morris Cowley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Morris Cowley weights approximately 54 kg more than 1977 Toyota Corona.
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. 1977 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1954 Morris Cowley has manual transmission. 1954 Morris Cowley will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Morris Cowley | 1977 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Morris | Toyota |
| Model | Cowley | Corona |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1054 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2510 mm |
