2005 Morgan Plus 8 vs. 1969 Nissan President
To start off, 2005 Morgan Plus 8 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Nissan President would be higher. At 3,945 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Morgan Plus 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Morgan Plus 8 (187 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1969 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Morgan Plus 8 should accelerate faster than 1969 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Nissan President weights approximately 495 kg more than 2005 Morgan Plus 8.
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 Plus 8 (305 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Nissan President. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Morgan Plus 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Morgan Plus 8 | 1969 Nissan President | |
Make | Morgan | Nissan |
Model | Plus 8 | President |
Year Released | 2005 | 1969 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3945 cc | 2972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2860 mm |