1963 AC Cobra vs. 1955 Morris Cowley
To start off, 1963 AC Cobra is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morris Cowley. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morris Cowley would be higher. At 4,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 AC Cobra (271 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1955 Morris Cowley. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Cowley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Morris Cowley weights approximately 6 kg more than 1963 AC Cobra.
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:
| 1963 AC Cobra | 1955 Morris Cowley | |
| Make | AC | Morris |
| Model | Cobra | Cowley |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4727 cc | 1200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 7.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 116 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 54 L |
