1979 Ford Escort vs. 1959 Morris Cowley
To start off, 1979 Ford Escort is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morris Cowley. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morris Cowley would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Morris Cowley is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Morris Cowley (53 HP) has 8 more horse power than 1979 Ford Escort. (45 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Morris Cowley should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Morris Cowley weights approximately 245 kg more than 1979 Ford Escort. 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, 1959 Morris Cowley (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1959 Morris Cowley will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Escort | 1959 Morris Cowley | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | Escort | Cowley |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 939 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2440 mm |
