2005 Morgan 44 vs. 1959 Morris Cowley
To start off, 2005 Morgan 44 is newer by 46 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 1,790 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Morgan 44 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Morgan 44 (115 HP) has 62 more horse power than 1959 Morris Cowley. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Morgan 44 should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Cowley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Morris Cowley weights approximately 140 kg more than 2005 Morgan 44.
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, 2005 Morgan 44 (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Cowley. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Morgan 44 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Cowley.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Morgan 44 | 1959 Morris Cowley | |
| Make | Morgan | Morris |
| Model | 44 | Cowley |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1790 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 52 L |
