1968 Abarth 1300 vs. 1957 Morris Cowley
To start off, 1968 Abarth 1300 is newer by 11 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 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Morris Cowley is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Abarth 1300 (124 HP) has 71 more horse power than 1957 Morris Cowley. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1957 Morris Cowley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Morris Cowley weights approximately 490 kg more than 1968 Abarth 1300.
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, 1968 Abarth 1300 (131 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Morris Cowley. (107 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Abarth 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Morris Cowley.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Abarth 1300 | 1957 Morris Cowley | |
| Make | Abarth | Morris |
| Model | 1300 | Cowley |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 107 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 52 L |
