1986 AC Ace vs. 1967 Jensen FF
To start off, 1986 AC Ace is newer by 19 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, 1967 Jensen FF (279 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1986 AC Ace. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Jensen FF should accelerate faster than 1986 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Jensen FF weights approximately 955 kg more than 1986 AC Ace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Jensen FF (587 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 AC Ace. (276 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1967 Jensen FF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 AC Ace | 1967 Jensen FF | |
| Make | AC | Jensen |
| Model | Ace | FF |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 6276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 276 Nm | 587 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 72 L |
