1971 Jaguar E-Type vs. 1971 Jensen FF
To start off, both 1971 Jaguar E-Type 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 7 more horse power than 1971 Jaguar E-Type. (272 HP @ 5850 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Jensen FF should accelerate faster than 1971 Jaguar E-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Jensen FF weights approximately 410 kg more than 1971 Jaguar E-Type. 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 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Jaguar E-Type. (412 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1971 Jensen FF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Jaguar E-Type.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Jaguar E-Type | 1971 Jensen FF | |
| Make | Jaguar | Jensen |
| Model | E-Type | FF |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5343 cc | 6276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 272 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5850 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 412 Nm | 587 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2780 mm |
