1955 Lancia Aurelia 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 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 2,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Lancia Aurelia (116 HP) has 63 more horse power than 1958 Morris Cowley. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1958 Morris Cowley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Morris Cowley weights approximately 60 kg more than 1955 Lancia Aurelia.
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 Lancia Aurelia (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morris Cowley. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1955 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morris Cowley.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Lancia Aurelia | 1958 Morris Cowley | |
Make | Lancia | Morris |
Model | Aurelia | Cowley |
Year Released | 1955 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2451 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 186 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2440 mm |