1987 Buick Skylark vs. 1967 Jensen FF
To start off, 1987 Buick Skylark is newer by 20 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 131 more horse power than 1987 Buick Skylark. (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Jensen FF should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Jensen FF weights approximately 785 kg more than 1987 Buick Skylark. 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 370 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Buick Skylark. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Jensen FF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Skylark | 1967 Jensen FF | |
| Make | Buick | Jensen |
| Model | Skylark | FF |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 6276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 587 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2780 mm |
