1959 Ford Consul vs. 1967 Jensen FF
To start off, 1967 Jensen FF is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Consul would be higher. At 6,276 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Jensen FF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Jensen FF (279 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Jensen FF should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Jensen FF weights approximately 895 kg more than 1959 Ford Consul. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Jensen FF (587 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 460 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1967 Jensen FF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Consul | 1967 Jensen FF | |
| Make | Ford | Jensen |
| Model | Consul | FF |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1703 cc | 6276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 587 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 72 L |
