1966 Ford Corsair vs. 1957 Morris Cowley
To start off, 1966 Ford Corsair is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Morris Cowley. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Morris Cowley would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Corsair (59 HP) has 6 more horse power than 1957 Morris Cowley. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1957 Morris Cowley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Morris Cowley weights approximately 235 kg more than 1966 Ford Corsair.
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, 1957 Morris Cowley (107 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1957 Morris Cowley will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Corsair | 1957 Morris Cowley | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | Corsair | Cowley |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 107 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 52 L |
