1993 Morgan 4 vs. 1979 Nissan 260 ZX
To start off, 1993 Morgan 4 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Nissan 260 ZX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Nissan 260 ZX would be higher. At 2,565 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Nissan 260 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Nissan 260 ZX (124 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1993 Morgan 4. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Nissan 260 ZX should accelerate faster than 1993 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Nissan 260 ZX weights approximately 295 kg more than 1993 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, 1979 Nissan 260 ZX (189 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1979 Nissan 260 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Morgan 4 | 1979 Nissan 260 ZX | |
| Make | Morgan | Nissan |
| Model | 4 | 260 ZX |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 189 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 865 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2610 mm |
