1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus vs. 1976 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1976 Nissan Skyline is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus would be higher. At 2,138 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Nissan Skyline (136 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. (104 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 320 kg more than 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. 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, 1976 Nissan Skyline (180 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. (174 Nm @ 3350 RPM). This means 1976 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | 1976 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Morgan | Nissan |
Model | Plus 4 Plus | Skyline |
Year Released | 1967 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2138 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3350 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2620 mm |