1967 AC 428 vs. 1958 Morris Cowley
To start off, 1967 AC 428 is newer by 9 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 7,010 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 AC 428 (345 HP) has 292 more horse power than 1958 Morris Cowley. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1967 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1958 Morris Cowley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 AC 428 weights approximately 363 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, 1967 AC 428 (627 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 521 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morris Cowley. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1967 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morris Cowley. 1967 AC 428 has automatic transmission and 1958 Morris Cowley has manual transmission. 1958 Morris Cowley will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1967 AC 428 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1967 AC 428 | 1958 Morris Cowley | |
Make | AC | Morris |
Model | 428 | Cowley |
Year Released | 1967 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7010 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 627 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 105 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101.2 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 52 L |