1971 Holden Statesman vs. 1971 Jensen FF
To start off, both 1971 Holden Statesman 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 146 more horse power than 1971 Holden Statesman. (133 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Jensen FF should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Jensen FF weights approximately 595 kg more than 1971 Holden Statesman. 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 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Statesman. (264 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1971 Jensen FF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Statesman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Holden Statesman | 1971 Jensen FF | |
| Make | Holden | Jensen |
| Model | Statesman | FF |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3298 cc | 6276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 587 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2780 mm |
