1967 Ford Corsair vs. 1971 Jensen SP
To start off, 1971 Jensen SP is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Jensen SP is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Jensen SP (385 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 326 more horse power than 1967 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Jensen SP should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Jensen SP weights approximately 898 kg more than 1967 Ford Corsair. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1971 Jensen SP (557 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 456 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1971 Jensen SP will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Ford Corsair | 1971 Jensen SP | |
Make | Ford | Jensen |
Model | Corsair | SP |
Year Released | 1967 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 7206 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 557 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 109.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 95.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1783 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 75 L |