1957 Morris Cowley vs. 1979 Ford Capri
To start off, 1979 Ford Capri is newer by 22 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 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Capri (112 HP) has 59 more horse power than 1957 Morris Cowley. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1957 Morris Cowley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Morris Cowley weights approximately 30 kg more than 1979 Ford Capri.
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, 1979 Ford Capri (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Morris Cowley. (107 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Morris Cowley. 1979 Ford Capri 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. 1979 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Morris Cowley | 1979 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Morris | Ford |
| Model | Cowley | Capri |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 112 HP |
| Torque | 107 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 60.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 58 L |
