1993 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1959 Morris Cowley
To start off, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood is newer by 34 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood (185 HP) has 132 more horse power than 1959 Morris Cowley. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Cowley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 860 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, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Cowley. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Cowley. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 1959 Morris Cowley has manual transmission. 1959 Morris Cowley will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1959 Morris Cowley | |
Make | Cadillac | Morris |
Model | Fleetwood | Cowley |
Year Released | 1993 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 407 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2440 mm |