1956 Morris Cowley vs. 1960 Porsche 356
To start off, 1960 Porsche 356 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morris Cowley. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morris Cowley would be higher. At 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Porsche 356 (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1956 Morris Cowley. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Cowley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Morris Cowley weights approximately 199 kg more than 1960 Porsche 356.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Morris Cowley | 1960 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Morris | Porsche |
| Model | Cowley | 356 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1199 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1054 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 52 L |
