1959 Morris Cowley vs. 1979 Porsche 924
To start off, 1979 Porsche 924 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morris Cowley. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morris Cowley would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Porsche 924 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Porsche 924 (208 HP) has 155 more horse power than 1959 Morris Cowley. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Cowley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Porsche 924 weights approximately 59 kg more than 1959 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, 1979 Porsche 924 (280 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Cowley. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1979 Porsche 924 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Cowley.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Morris Cowley | 1979 Porsche 924 | |
Make | Morris | Porsche |
Model | Cowley | 924 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 208 HP |
Torque | 106 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 86.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 84.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1179 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 84 L |