1970 Jensen FF vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, both 1970 Jensen FF and 1970 Mercury Comet were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,276 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Jensen FF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Jensen FF (280 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Jensen FF should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Jensen FF weights approximately 705 kg more than 1970 Mercury Comet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Jensen FF (587 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1970 Jensen FF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Jensen FF | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Jensen | Mercury |
| Model | FF | Comet |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6276 cc | 4092 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 587 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2630 mm |
