1996 Honda Civic vs. 1967 Jensen FF
To start off, 1996 Honda Civic is newer by 29 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 205 more horse power than 1996 Honda Civic. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Jensen FF should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Jensen FF weights approximately 1015 kg more than 1996 Honda Civic. 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 477 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Civic. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Jensen FF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Civic | 1967 Jensen FF | |
| Make | Honda | Jensen |
| Model | Civic | FF |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 6276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 587 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2780 mm |
