1958 Morris Cowley vs. 1949 Morris Minor
To start off, 1958 Morris Cowley is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Morris Cowley is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Morris Cowley (53 HP) has 26 more horse power than 1949 Morris Minor. (27 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Morris Cowley should accelerate faster than 1949 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Morris Cowley weights approximately 330 kg more than 1949 Morris Minor. 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, 1958 Morris Cowley (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1958 Morris Cowley will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Morris Cowley | 1949 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Morris | Morris |
| Model | Cowley | Minor |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 916 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 27 HP |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2190 mm |
