1966 Ford Galaxie vs. 1958 Morris Cowley
To start off, 1966 Ford Galaxie is newer by 8 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 6,387 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Ford Galaxie is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Galaxie (236 HP) has 183 more horse power than 1958 Morris Cowley. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Galaxie should accelerate faster than 1958 Morris Cowley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Galaxie weights approximately 672 kg more than 1958 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. Let's talk about torque, 1966 Ford Galaxie (406 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morris Cowley. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Galaxie will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morris Cowley.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Galaxie | 1958 Morris Cowley | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Galaxie | Cowley |
Year Released | 1966 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6387 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 236 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 406 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102.9 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5340 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2440 mm |