1974 Ford Granada vs. 1968 Jensen FF
To start off, 1974 Ford Granada is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Jensen FF. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Jensen FF would be higher. At 6,276 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Jensen FF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Jensen FF (279 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1974 Ford Granada. (141 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Jensen FF should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Jensen FF weights approximately 360 kg more than 1974 Ford Granada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Jensen FF (587 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Granada. (347 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1968 Jensen FF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Ford Granada | 1968 Jensen FF | |
| Make | Ford | Jensen |
| Model | Granada | FF |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5769 cc | 6276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 587 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2780 mm |
