1963 Lancia Appia vs. 1959 Morris Cowley
To start off, 1963 Lancia Appia is newer by 4 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Morris Cowley weights approximately 300 kg more than 1963 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:
1963 Lancia Appia | 1959 Morris Cowley | |
Make | Lancia | Morris |
Model | Appia | Cowley |
Year Released | 1963 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 53 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 52 L |