1971 Jensen FF vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1979 Nissan Silvia is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Jensen FF. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Jensen FF would be higher. 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 179 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (100 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Jensen FF should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Jensen FF weights approximately 790 kg more than 1979 Nissan Silvia. 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 435 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (152 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1971 Jensen FF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Jensen FF | 1979 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Jensen | Nissan |
| Model | FF | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6276 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 279 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 587 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2410 mm |
