1970 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1959 Morris Cowley
To start off, 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morris Cowley. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morris Cowley would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Morris Cowley is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA (93 HP) has 40 more horse power than 1959 Morris Cowley. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Cowley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Morris Cowley weights approximately 330 kg more than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA.
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, 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Cowley. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Cowley.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1959 Morris Cowley | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Morris |
Model | GTA | Cowley |
Year Released | 1970 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 140 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 52 L |