1970 Ford Falcon vs. 1954 Morris Cowley
To start off, 1970 Ford Falcon is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Morris Cowley. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Morris Cowley would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Falcon (247 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1954 Morris Cowley. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1954 Morris Cowley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Falcon weights approximately 410 kg more than 1954 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.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Falcon | 1954 Morris Cowley | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Falcon | Cowley |
Year Released | 1970 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 1200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 41 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 1054 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2440 mm |