1965 Austin A 60 vs. 1959 Morris Cowley
To start off, 1965 Austin A 60 is newer by 6 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 1,621 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Austin A 60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Austin A 60 (60 HP) has 7 more horse power than 1959 Morris Cowley. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Austin A 60 should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Cowley.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1965 Austin A 60 (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Cowley. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1965 Austin A 60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Cowley.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Austin A 60 | 1959 Morris Cowley | |
Make | Austin | Morris |
Model | A 60 | Cowley |
Year Released | 1965 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1621 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 52 L |