1956 Austin A 30 vs. 1966 Jensen FF
To start off, 1966 Jensen FF is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 30 would be higher. At 6,276 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Jensen FF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Jensen FF (279 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Jensen FF should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Jensen FF weights approximately 1295 kg more than 1956 Austin A 30. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1966 Jensen FF (588 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 534 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1966 Jensen FF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 30.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 30 | 1966 Jensen FF | |
| Make | Austin | Jensen |
| Model | A 30 | FF |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 6276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 588 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2780 mm |
