1968 Jensen FF vs. 1992 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1992 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 24 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 139 more horse power than 1992 Pontiac Firebird. (140 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Jensen FF should accelerate faster than 1992 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Jensen FF weights approximately 565 kg more than 1992 Pontiac Firebird. 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 343 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Pontiac Firebird. (244 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1968 Jensen FF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Jensen FF | 1992 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Jensen | Pontiac |
| Model | FF | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6276 cc | 3128 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 279 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 587 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 108 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 59 L |
