1965 Ford Anglia vs. 1958 Morris Cowley
To start off, 1965 Ford Anglia is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morris Cowley. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morris Cowley would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Morris Cowley is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Morris Cowley (53 HP) has 16 more horse power than 1965 Ford Anglia. (37 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Morris Cowley should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Morris Cowley weights approximately 383 kg more than 1965 Ford Anglia. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1958 Morris Cowley (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1958 Morris Cowley will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ford Anglia | 1958 Morris Cowley | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | Anglia | Cowley |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 52 L |
