1987 Morgan 4 vs. 1968 Nissan President
To start off, 1987 Morgan 4 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Nissan President (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1987 Morgan 4. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1987 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Nissan President weights approximately 780 kg more than 1987 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, 1968 Nissan President (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Morgan 4. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Morgan 4 | 1968 Nissan President | |
| Make | Morgan | Nissan |
| Model | 4 | President |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 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 |
