1965 Ford Zodiac vs. 1968 Jensen FF
To start off, 1968 Jensen FF is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Zodiac 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 171 more horse power than 1965 Ford Zodiac. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Jensen FF should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Jensen FF weights approximately 705 kg more than 1965 Ford Zodiac. 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 397 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Zodiac. (190 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1968 Jensen FF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ford Zodiac | 1968 Jensen FF | |
| Make | Ford | Jensen |
| Model | Zodiac | FF |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 6276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 587 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 72 L |
