1965 Abarth OT vs. 1955 Morris Cowley
To start off, 1965 Abarth OT is newer by 10 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 1,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Morris Cowley is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Abarth OT (64 HP) has 23 more horse power than 1955 Morris Cowley. (41 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Abarth OT should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Cowley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Morris Cowley weights approximately 376 kg more than 1965 Abarth OT.
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:
| 1965 Abarth OT | 1955 Morris Cowley | |
| Make | Abarth | Morris |
| Model | OT | Cowley |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 981 cc | 1200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 65.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 7.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 116 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 54 L |
