1968 Jensen FF vs. 2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
To start off, 2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is newer by 42 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, 2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (444 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1968 Jensen FF. (279 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione should accelerate faster than 1968 Jensen FF. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Jensen FF weights approximately 475 kg more than 2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Jensen FF (587 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. (480 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1968 Jensen FF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Jensen FF | 2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | |
| Make | Jensen | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | FF | 8C Competizione |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6276 cc | 4691 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 279 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 587 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.3 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2600 mm |
