1956 Morris Cowley vs. 1971 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1971 Toyota Corona is newer by 15 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 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Toyota Corona (76 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1956 Morris Cowley. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Cowley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Morris Cowley weights approximately 149 kg more than 1971 Toyota Corona.
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 | 1971 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Morris | Toyota |
| Model | Cowley | Corona |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1199 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1054 kg | 905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2440 mm |
