1957 Morris Cowley vs. 2012 Ford F-450
To start off, 2012 Ford F-450 is newer by 55 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 6,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-450 (399 HP) has 346 more horse power than 1957 Morris Cowley. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 1957 Morris Cowley.
Because 2012 Ford F-450 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 Morris Cowley. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-450 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Ford F-450 (1,085 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 978 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Morris Cowley. (107 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Morris Cowley. 2012 Ford F-450 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. 2012 Ford F-450 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Morris Cowley | 2012 Ford F-450 | |
| Make | Morris | Ford |
| Model | Cowley | F-450 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 6700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 399 HP |
| Torque | 107 Nm | 1085 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 6680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2438 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 2024 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 4379 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 142 L |
