1971 Jensen FF vs. 1971 Renault 17
To start off, both 1971 Jensen FF and 1971 Renault 17 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 171 more horse power than 1971 Renault 17. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Jensen FF should accelerate faster than 1971 Renault 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Jensen FF weights approximately 920 kg more than 1971 Renault 17. 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 454 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Renault 17. (133 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1971 Jensen FF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Renault 17.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Jensen FF | 1971 Renault 17 | |
| Make | Jensen | Renault |
| Model | FF | 17 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6276 cc | 1565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 279 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 587 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2440 mm |
