1972 Ford Mustang vs. 1955 Morris Cowley
To start off, 1972 Ford Mustang is newer by 17 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 5,753 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Mustang (267 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1955 Morris Cowley. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Cowley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 598 kg more than 1955 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.
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1972 Ford Mustang | 1955 Morris Cowley | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Mustang | Cowley |
Year Released | 1972 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5753 cc | 1200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 41 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 65.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.8 mm | 89 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 198 km/hour | 116 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 1056 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 54 L |