1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1967 Jensen FF
To start off, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Jensen FF. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Jensen FF would be higher. At 6,276 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Jensen FF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1967 Jensen FF. (279 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1967 Jensen FF. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 15 kg more than 1967 Jensen FF. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Jensen FF. (587 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Jensen FF.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1967 Jensen FF | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Jensen |
| Model | V8 Vantage | FF |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 6276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 587 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 72 L |
