1966 Jensen FF vs. 1988 Pontiac Grand Am
To start off, 1988 Pontiac Grand Am is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Jensen FF. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Jensen FF 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 116 more horse power than 1988 Pontiac Grand Am. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Jensen FF should accelerate faster than 1988 Pontiac Grand Am. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Jensen FF weights approximately 740 kg more than 1988 Pontiac Grand Am. 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 351 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Pontiac Grand Am. (237 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1966 Jensen FF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Pontiac Grand Am.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Jensen FF | 1988 Pontiac Grand Am | |
| Make | Jensen | Pontiac |
| Model | FF | Grand Am |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6276 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 279 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 108 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2630 mm |
