1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 1968 Jensen FF
To start off, 1978 Cadillac Seville is newer by 10 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 156 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Jensen FF should accelerate faster than 1978 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Jensen FF weights approximately 85 kg more than 1978 Cadillac Seville. 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 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (304 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1968 Jensen FF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Cadillac Seville | 1968 Jensen FF | |
| Make | Cadillac | Jensen |
| Model | Seville | FF |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 6276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 587 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 72 L |
