1982 Honda Prelude vs. 1970 Jensen FF
To start off, 1982 Honda Prelude is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Jensen FF. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Jensen FF would be higher. At 6,276 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Jensen FF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Jensen FF (280 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1982 Honda Prelude. (90 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Jensen FF should accelerate faster than 1982 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Jensen FF weights approximately 1085 kg more than 1982 Honda Prelude. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Jensen FF (587 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 445 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Honda Prelude. (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Jensen FF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Honda Prelude | 1970 Jensen FF | |
| Make | Honda | Jensen |
| Model | Prelude | FF |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 6276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 587 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2780 mm |
