1957 Morris Cowley vs. 2011 Ford F-250
To start off, 2011 Ford F-250 is newer by 54 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-250 (385 HP) has 332 more horse power than 1957 Morris Cowley. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1957 Morris Cowley.
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, 2011 Ford F-250 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 441 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Morris Cowley. (107 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Morris Cowley. 2011 Ford F-250 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. 2011 Ford F-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Morris Cowley | 2011 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Morris | Ford |
| Model | Cowley | F-250 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 385 HP |
| Torque | 107 Nm | 548 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 6269 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1966 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3967 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 132 L |
