1967 Jensen FF vs. 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1967 Jensen FF is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220 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 169 more horse power than 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220. (110 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Jensen FF should accelerate faster than 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Jensen FF weights approximately 225 kg more than 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220. 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 401 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220. (186 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1967 Jensen FF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Jensen FF | 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
| Make | Jensen | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | FF | 220 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6276 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 279 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 587 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 108 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
