1964 Ford Taunus vs. 1954 Morris Cowley
To start off, 1964 Ford Taunus is newer by 10 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 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Taunus (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1954 Morris Cowley. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1954 Morris Cowley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Morris Cowley weights approximately 94 kg more than 1964 Ford Taunus.
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:
| 1964 Ford Taunus | 1954 Morris Cowley | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | Taunus | Cowley |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 7.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1054 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2440 mm |
