1988 Fiat Tipo vs. 1970 Jensen FF
To start off, 1988 Fiat Tipo is newer by 18 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 165 more horse power than 1988 Fiat Tipo. (115 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Jensen FF should accelerate faster than 1988 Fiat Tipo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Jensen FF weights approximately 795 kg more than 1988 Fiat Tipo. 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 431 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Fiat Tipo. (156 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1970 Jensen FF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Fiat Tipo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Fiat Tipo | 1970 Jensen FF | |
| Make | Fiat | Jensen |
| Model | Tipo | FF |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 6276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 587 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2780 mm |
