1968 Jensen FF vs. 1990 Porsche Pan Americana
To start off, 1990 Porsche Pan Americana is newer by 22 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 32 more horse power than 1990 Porsche Pan Americana. (247 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Jensen FF should accelerate faster than 1990 Porsche Pan Americana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Jensen FF weights approximately 499 kg more than 1990 Porsche Pan Americana. 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 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Porsche Pan Americana. (310 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1968 Jensen FF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Porsche Pan Americana.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Jensen FF | 1990 Porsche Pan Americana | |
| Make | Jensen | Porsche |
| Model | FF | Pan Americana |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6276 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 279 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 587 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 108 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2280 mm |
