1958 Ford 12 M vs. 1958 Morris Cowley
To start off, both 1958 Ford 12 M and 1958 Morris Cowley were released in the same year (1958). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Ford 12 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 53 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Morris Cowley weights approximately 225 kg more than 1958 Ford 12 M.
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:
| 1958 Ford 12 M | 1958 Morris Cowley | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | 12 M | Cowley |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 53 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2440 mm |
