1968 Jensen FF vs. 2002 Smart ForFour
To start off, 2002 Smart ForFour is newer by 34 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 205 more horse power than 2002 Smart ForFour. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Jensen FF should accelerate faster than 2002 Smart ForFour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Jensen FF weights approximately 1009 kg more than 2002 Smart ForFour. 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 487 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Smart ForFour. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Jensen FF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Smart ForFour.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Jensen FF | 2002 Smart ForFour | |
| Make | Jensen | Smart |
| Model | FF | ForFour |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6276 cc | 1124 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 279 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 587 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 108 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 84.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2510 mm |
