1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1971 Jensen FF
To start off, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 16 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, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1971 Jensen FF. (279 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1971 Jensen FF. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Jensen FF weights approximately 161 kg more than 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Jensen FF (587 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (447 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Jensen FF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1971 Jensen FF | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Jensen |
| Model | V8 Volante | FF |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 6276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 587 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2780 mm |
