1948 Citroen 2CV vs. 1968 Jensen FF
To start off, 1968 Jensen FF is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Citroen 2CV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Citroen 2CV would be higher. At 6,276 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Jensen FF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Jensen FF (279 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1948 Citroen 2CV. (9 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Jensen FF should accelerate faster than 1948 Citroen 2CV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Jensen FF weights approximately 1293 kg more than 1948 Citroen 2CV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Jensen FF (587 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 564 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Citroen 2CV. (23 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1968 Jensen FF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Citroen 2CV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Citroen 2CV | 1968 Jensen FF | |
| Make | Citroen | Jensen |
| Model | 2CV | FF |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 375 cc | 6276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 9 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 23 Nm | 587 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 682 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 20 L | 72 L |
