1959 Morgan 4 vs. 1969 Nissan President
To start off, 1969 Nissan President is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Nissan President (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1959 Morgan 4. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1959 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Nissan President weights approximately 955 kg more than 1959 Morgan 4. 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 Nissan President (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morgan 4. (73 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1969 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Morgan 4 | 1969 Nissan President | |
Make | Morgan | Nissan |
Model | 4 | President |
Year Released | 1959 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 33 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 73 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2860 mm |