1971 Fiat 850 vs. 1958 Morris Cowley
To start off, 1971 Fiat 850 is newer by 13 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 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Morris Cowley is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Morris Cowley (53 HP) has 2 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 850. (51 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Morris Cowley should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 850.
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, 1958 Morris Cowley (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1958 Morris Cowley will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat 850 | 1958 Morris Cowley | |
| Make | Fiat | Morris |
| Model | 850 | Cowley |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2440 mm |
