1967 Jensen FF vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1979 Nissan Silvia is newer by 12 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 182 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Jensen FF should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Jensen FF weights approximately 985 kg more than 1979 Nissan Silvia. 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 440 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1967 Jensen FF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Jensen FF | 1979 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Jensen | Nissan |
| Model | FF | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6276 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 279 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 587 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2350 mm |
