1961 Ford Prefect vs. 1959 Morris Cowley
To start off, 1961 Ford Prefect is newer by 2 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 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Morris Cowley is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Morris Cowley (53 HP) has 18 more horse power than 1961 Ford Prefect. (35 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Morris Cowley should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Morris Cowley weights approximately 342 kg more than 1961 Ford Prefect. 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 Morris Cowley (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1959 Morris Cowley will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Ford Prefect | 1959 Morris Cowley | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Prefect | Cowley |
Year Released | 1961 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 71 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 52 L |