1977 Holden Kingswood vs. 1971 Jensen FF
To start off, 1977 Holden Kingswood is newer by 6 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 170 more horse power than 1977 Holden Kingswood. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Jensen FF should accelerate faster than 1977 Holden Kingswood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Jensen FF weights approximately 635 kg more than 1977 Holden Kingswood. 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 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Holden Kingswood. (258 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1971 Jensen FF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Holden Kingswood.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Holden Kingswood | 1971 Jensen FF | |
| Make | Holden | Jensen |
| Model | Kingswood | FF |
| Year Released | 1977 | 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 | 109 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 587 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2780 mm |
