1958 Morris Cowley vs. 1963 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1963 Opel Rekord is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morris Cowley. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morris Cowley would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Morris Cowley 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 150 kg more than 1963 Opel Rekord.
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, 1963 Opel Rekord (108 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morris Cowley. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1963 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morris Cowley.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Morris Cowley | 1963 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Morris | Opel |
| Model | Cowley | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1487 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 |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 74 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2650 mm |
