1987 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1968 Jensen FF
To start off, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 19 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 34 more horse power than 1987 Chevrolet Corvette. (245 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Jensen FF should accelerate faster than 1987 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Jensen FF weights approximately 457 kg more than 1987 Chevrolet Corvette. 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 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Chevrolet Corvette. (467 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1968 Jensen FF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Chevrolet Corvette | 1968 Jensen FF | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jensen |
| Model | Corvette | FF |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 6276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 467 Nm | 587 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2780 mm |
