2005 Morgan 44 vs. 1979 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 2005 Morgan 44 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Morgan 44 (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Cedric. (74 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Morgan 44 should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 370 kg more than 2005 Morgan 44.
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, 2005 Morgan 44 (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Cedric. (147 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Morgan 44 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Morgan 44 | 1979 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Morgan | Nissan |
| Model | 44 | Cedric |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1790 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2700 mm |
