1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1966 Jensen FF
To start off, 1968 Buick Riviera is newer by 2 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 7,050 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Buick Riviera (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1966 Jensen FF. (279 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1966 Jensen FF. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Jensen FF weights approximately 75 kg more than 1968 Buick Riviera.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Jensen FF. (588 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Jensen FF.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 1966 Jensen FF | |
| Make | Buick | Jensen |
| Model | Riviera | FF |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 6276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 588 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2780 mm |
