1968 Jensen FF vs. 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster is newer by 44 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 98 more horse power than 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster. (181 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Jensen FF should accelerate faster than 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Jensen FF weights approximately 730 kg more than 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster. 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 347 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster. (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1968 Jensen FF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Jensen FF | 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster | |
| Make | Jensen | Mini |
| Model | FF | Cooper Roadster |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6276 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 279 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 587 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3734 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1389 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2466 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 50 L |
