1961 Holden FB Special vs. 1959 Morris Cowley
To start off, 1961 Holden FB Special 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 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Holden FB Special is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Holden FB Special (64 HP) has 11 more horse power than 1959 Morris Cowley. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Holden FB Special should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Cowley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Morris Cowley weights approximately 20 kg more than 1961 Holden FB Special.
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, 1961 Holden FB Special (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Cowley. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1961 Holden FB Special will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Cowley.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Holden FB Special | 1959 Morris Cowley | |
| Make | Holden | Morris |
| Model | FB Special | Cowley |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2440 mm |
