1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1954 Morris Cowley
To start off, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 is newer by 11 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 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1954 Morris Cowley. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1954 Morris Cowley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1954 Morris Cowley. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1954 Morris Cowley | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Morris |
| Model | 2600 | Cowley |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2584 cc | 1200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 65.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 7.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 116 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 1054 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2440 mm |
