1962 Lancia Appia vs. 1954 Morris Cowley
To start off, 1962 Lancia Appia is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Morris Cowley. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Morris Cowley would be higher. At 1,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Morris Cowley is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Lancia Appia (52 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1954 Morris Cowley. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Lancia Appia should accelerate faster than 1954 Morris Cowley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Morris Cowley weights approximately 104 kg more than 1962 Lancia Appia.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Lancia Appia | 1954 Morris Cowley | |
| Make | Lancia | Morris |
| Model | Appia | Cowley |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 65.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1054 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2440 mm |
