1969 Holden Belmont vs. 1959 Morris Cowley
To start off, 1969 Holden Belmont is newer by 10 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 3,034 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Holden Belmont (129 HP) has 76 more horse power than 1959 Morris Cowley. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Cowley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Holden Belmont weights approximately 155 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, 1969 Holden Belmont (247 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Cowley. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Cowley.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Holden Belmont | 1959 Morris Cowley | |
Make | Holden | Morris |
Model | Belmont | Cowley |
Year Released | 1969 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3034 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 247 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2440 mm |