1971 Chrysler Newport vs. 1971 Jensen FF
To start off, both 1971 Chrysler Newport 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 Jensen FF (279 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1971 Chrysler Newport. (173 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Jensen FF should accelerate faster than 1971 Chrysler Newport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Jensen FF weights approximately 60 kg more than 1971 Chrysler Newport. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Jensen FF (587 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Chrysler Newport. (387 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1971 Jensen FF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Chrysler Newport.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chrysler Newport | 1971 Jensen FF | |
| Make | Chrysler | Jensen |
| Model | Newport | FF |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 6276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 587 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2780 mm |
