1955 Austin A 55 vs. 1958 Morris Cowley
To start off, 1958 Morris Cowley is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 55 would be higher. Both 1955 Austin A 55 and 1958 Morris Cowley are equipped with a 1,489 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Morris Cowley (53 HP) has 2 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 55. (51 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Morris Cowley should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Morris Cowley weights approximately 65 kg more than 1955 Austin A 55. 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, 1955 Austin A 55 (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morris Cowley. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1955 Austin A 55 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morris Cowley.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Austin A 55 | 1958 Morris Cowley | |
Make | Austin | Morris |
Model | A 55 | Cowley |
Year Released | 1955 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 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 | 110 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2440 mm |