1978 Ford Mustang vs. 1957 Morris Cowley
To start off, 1978 Ford Mustang is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Morris Cowley. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Morris Cowley would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Mustang (138 HP) has 85 more horse power than 1957 Morris Cowley. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1957 Morris Cowley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Mustang weights approximately 170 kg more than 1957 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. Let's talk about torque, 1978 Ford Mustang (339 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Morris Cowley. (107 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Morris Cowley.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Mustang | 1957 Morris Cowley | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Mustang | Cowley |
Year Released | 1978 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 339 Nm | 107 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2440 mm |