2000 Bentley Continental vs. 1971 Jensen FF
To start off, 2000 Bentley Continental is newer by 29 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Bentley Continental (380 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1971 Jensen FF. (279 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1971 Jensen FF. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 445 kg more than 1971 Jensen FF. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Bentley Continental (717 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Jensen FF. (587 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Jensen FF.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bentley Continental | 1971 Jensen FF | |
| Make | Bentley | Jensen |
| Model | Continental | FF |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 6276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 717 Nm | 587 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2780 mm |
