1959 Jaguar MK II vs. 1958 Morris Cowley
To start off, 1959 Jaguar MK II is newer by 1 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 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar MK II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar MK II (189 HP) has 136 more horse power than 1958 Morris Cowley. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar MK II should accelerate faster than 1958 Morris Cowley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 405 kg more than 1958 Morris Cowley. 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, 1959 Jaguar MK II (334 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morris Cowley. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar MK II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morris Cowley.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Jaguar MK II | 1958 Morris Cowley | |
Make | Jaguar | Morris |
Model | MK II | Cowley |
Year Released | 1959 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3781 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 334 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2440 mm |