1968 Jensen FF vs. 1959 Volvo 120
To start off, 1968 Jensen FF is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Volvo 120 would be higher. 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 203 more horse power than 1959 Volvo 120. (76 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Jensen FF should accelerate faster than 1959 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Jensen FF weights approximately 980 kg more than 1959 Volvo 120. 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 469 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Volvo 120. (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Jensen FF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Jensen FF | 1959 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Jensen | Volvo |
| Model | FF | 120 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6276 cc | 1580 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 279 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 587 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 108 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2610 mm |
