1991 Morgan 4 vs. 1965 Nissan President
To start off, 1991 Morgan 4 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Nissan President would be higher. At 3,988 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Nissan President (167 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1991 Morgan 4. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1991 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Nissan President weights approximately 740 kg more than 1991 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, 1965 Nissan President (323 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1965 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Morgan 4. 1965 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1991 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 1991 Morgan 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Morgan 4 | 1965 Nissan President | |
| Make | Morgan | Nissan |
| Model | 4 | President |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 3988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 865 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2860 mm |
