1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1954 Morris Cowley
To start off, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Morris Cowley. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Morris Cowley would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (402 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 361 more horse power than 1954 Morris Cowley. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1954 Morris Cowley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 766 kg more than 1954 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:
| 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1954 Morris Cowley | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Morris |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Cowley |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 65.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 116 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1054 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2440 mm |
