1968 Jensen FF vs. 1979 Seat Ritmo
To start off, 1979 Seat Ritmo is newer by 11 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 216 more horse power than 1979 Seat Ritmo. (63 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Jensen FF should accelerate faster than 1979 Seat Ritmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Jensen FF weights approximately 1095 kg more than 1979 Seat Ritmo. 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 495 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Seat Ritmo. (92 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Jensen FF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Seat Ritmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Jensen FF | 1979 Seat Ritmo | |
| Make | Jensen | Seat |
| Model | FF | Ritmo |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6276 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 279 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 587 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2460 mm |
