1971 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1971 Jensen FF
To start off, both 1971 Chevrolet Corvette and 1971 Jensen FF were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,276 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Jensen FF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette (330 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1971 Jensen FF. (279 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1971 Jensen FF. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Jensen FF weights approximately 446 kg more than 1971 Chevrolet Corvette.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Jensen FF (587 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Chevrolet Corvette. (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Jensen FF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chevrolet Corvette | 1971 Jensen FF | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jensen |
| Model | Corvette | FF |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 6276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 587 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1529 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2780 mm |
