1968 Jensen FF vs. 1973 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1973 Nissan Laurel is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Jensen FF. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Jensen FF 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 182 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Laurel. (97 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Jensen FF should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Jensen FF weights approximately 855 kg more than 1973 Nissan Laurel. 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 418 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Laurel. (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1968 Jensen FF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Jensen FF | 1973 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Jensen | Nissan |
| Model | FF | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6276 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 279 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 587 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2680 mm |
