1981 Ford Capri vs. 1959 Morris Cowley
To start off, 1981 Ford Capri is newer by 22 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 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Capri (158 HP) has 105 more horse power than 1959 Morris Cowley. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Cowley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Capri weights approximately 110 kg more than 1959 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, 1981 Ford Capri (221 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Cowley. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Cowley.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Capri | 1959 Morris Cowley | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Capri | Cowley |
Year Released | 1981 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 221 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 52 L |