1959 Morris Cowley vs. 2012 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 53 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP) has 213 more horse power than 1959 Morris Cowley. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Cowley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 888 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, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder (390 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Cowley. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Cowley. 2012 Nissan Pathfinder has automatic transmission and 1959 Morris Cowley has manual transmission. 1959 Morris Cowley will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Nissan Pathfinder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Morris Cowley | 2012 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Morris | Nissan |
| Model | Cowley | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 266 HP |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 2008 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4884 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1829 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 80 L |
