1986 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1955 Morris Cowley
To start off, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 31 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 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 (153 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1955 Morris Cowley. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Cowley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 108 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.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1955 Morris Cowley | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Morris |
Model | 75 | Cowley |
Year Released | 1986 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 41 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 65.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.2:1 |
Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 116 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1164 kg | 1056 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 54 L |