1958 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1971 Jensen FF
To start off, 1971 Jensen FF is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Berkeley Twosome. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Berkeley Twosome would be higher. At 6,276 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Jensen FF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Jensen FF (279 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1958 Berkeley Twosome. (18 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Jensen FF should accelerate faster than 1958 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Jensen FF weights approximately 1670 kg more than 1958 Berkeley Twosome. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Jensen FF (587 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 550 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Berkeley Twosome. (37 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Jensen FF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Berkeley Twosome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Berkeley Twosome | 1971 Jensen FF | |
| Make | Berkeley | Jensen |
| Model | Twosome | FF |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 328 cc | 6276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 37 Nm | 587 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 305 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2780 mm |
