1957 Morris Cowley vs. 1970 AC 428
To start off, 1970 AC 428 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Morris Cowley. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Morris Cowley would be higher. At 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 AC 428 (298 HP) has 245 more horse power than 1957 Morris Cowley. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1957 Morris Cowley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 AC 428 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1957 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. Let's talk about torque, 1970 AC 428 (640 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 533 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Morris Cowley. (107 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1970 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Morris Cowley. 1970 AC 428 has automatic transmission and 1957 Morris Cowley has manual transmission. 1957 Morris Cowley will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 AC 428 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Morris Cowley | 1970 AC 428 | |
| Make | Morris | AC |
| Model | Cowley | 428 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 7003 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 298 HP |
| Torque | 107 Nm | 640 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2450 mm |
