1954 Morris Cowley vs. 1985 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1985 Toyota Celica is newer by 31 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Celica (120 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1954 Morris Cowley. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1954 Morris Cowley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Celica weights approximately 46 kg more than 1954 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. 1985 Toyota Celica 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. 1985 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Morris Cowley | 1985 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Morris | Toyota |
Model | Cowley | Celica |
Year Released | 1954 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5200 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 | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1054 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2530 mm |