1955 Morris Cowley vs. 1994 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1994 Ford Fairlane is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morris Cowley. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morris Cowley would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Fairlane (205 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1955 Morris Cowley. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Cowley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 524 kg more than 1955 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. 1994 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1955 Morris Cowley has manual transmission. 1955 Morris Cowley will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Morris Cowley | 1994 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Morris | Ford |
| Model | Cowley | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2930 mm |
