1967 Jensen FF vs. 1970 Simca 1200S
To start off, 1970 Simca 1200S is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Jensen FF. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Jensen FF 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 194 more horse power than 1970 Simca 1200S. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Jensen FF should accelerate faster than 1970 Simca 1200S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Jensen FF weights approximately 1120 kg more than 1970 Simca 1200S. 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 481 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Simca 1200S. (106 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1967 Jensen FF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Simca 1200S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Jensen FF | 1970 Simca 1200S | |
| Make | Jensen | Simca |
| Model | FF | 1200S |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6276 cc | 1204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 279 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 587 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 108 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 53 L |
