1968 Jensen FF vs. 1968 Volkswagen 1303
To start off, both 1968 Jensen FF and 1968 Volkswagen 1303 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 245 more horse power than 1968 Volkswagen 1303. (34 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Jensen FF should accelerate faster than 1968 Volkswagen 1303. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Jensen FF weights approximately 1225 kg more than 1968 Volkswagen 1303. 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 503 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Volkswagen 1303. (84 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Jensen FF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Volkswagen 1303.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Jensen FF | 1968 Volkswagen 1303 | |
| Make | Jensen | Volkswagen |
| Model | FF | 1303 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6276 cc | 1191 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 279 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 587 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 108 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 64 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 40 L |
