1971 Morris Marina vs. 1955 Morris Cowley
To start off, 1971 Morris Marina is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morris Cowley. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morris Cowley would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Morris Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Morris Marina (95 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1955 Morris Cowley. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Cowley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Morris Cowley weights approximately 91 kg more than 1971 Morris Marina.
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:
| 1971 Morris Marina | 1955 Morris Cowley | |
| Make | Morris | Morris |
| Model | Marina | Cowley |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 116 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2440 mm |
