1959 Abarth 2200 vs. 1959 Morris Cowley
To start off, both 1959 Abarth 2200 and 1959 Morris Cowley were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,161 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Abarth 2200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 2200 (135 HP) has 82 more horse power than 1959 Morris Cowley. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 2200 should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Cowley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Morris Cowley weights approximately 60 kg more than 1959 Abarth 2200.
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, 1959 Abarth 2200 (187 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Cowley. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth 2200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Cowley.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 2200 | 1959 Morris Cowley | |
| Make | Abarth | Morris |
| Model | 2200 | Cowley |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2161 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 52 L |
