1968 Ford Escort vs. 1968 Jensen FF
To start off, both 1968 Ford Escort and 1968 Jensen FF were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,276 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Jensen FF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Jensen FF (279 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (54 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Jensen FF should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Jensen FF weights approximately 1165 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Jensen FF (587 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 505 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (82 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Jensen FF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 1968 Jensen FF | |
| Make | Ford | Jensen |
| Model | Escort | FF |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1117 cc | 6276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 587 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 65 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 72 L |
