1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1968 Jensen FF
To start off, 1968 Jensen FF is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 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 189 more horse power than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (90 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Jensen FF should accelerate faster than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Jensen FF weights approximately 1080 kg more than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 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 479 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (108 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Jensen FF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1968 Jensen FF | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Jensen |
| Model | Giulietta | FF |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 6276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 587 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74.1 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 72 L |
