1985 Morgan 4 vs. 1972 Nissan Fairlady
To start off, 1985 Morgan 4 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Nissan Fairlady. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Nissan Fairlady would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Nissan Fairlady is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Nissan Fairlady (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1985 Morgan 4. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Nissan Fairlady should accelerate faster than 1985 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Nissan Fairlady weights approximately 170 kg more than 1985 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, 1972 Nissan Fairlady (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Morgan 4. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Nissan Fairlady will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Morgan 4 | 1972 Nissan Fairlady | |
Make | Morgan | Nissan |
Model | 4 | Fairlady |
Year Released | 1985 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 132 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2310 mm |