1956 Morris Cowley vs. 1962 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1962 Vauxhall Victor is newer by 6 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 1,507 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Vauxhall Victor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Vauxhall Victor (49 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1956 Morris Cowley. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Vauxhall Victor should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Cowley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Morris Cowley weights approximately 114 kg more than 1962 Vauxhall Victor.
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 | 1962 Vauxhall Victor | |
| Make | Morris | Vauxhall |
| Model | Cowley | Victor |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1199 cc | 1507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1054 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 48 L |
