2001 Honda Civic vs. 1967 Jensen FF
To start off, 2001 Honda Civic is newer by 34 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 96 more horse power than 2001 Honda Civic. (183 HP @ 8200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Jensen FF should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Jensen FF weights approximately 935 kg more than 2001 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 427 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Civic. (160 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1967 Jensen FF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Civic | 1967 Jensen FF | |
| Make | Honda | Jensen |
| Model | Civic | FF |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1672 cc | 6276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 587 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 72 L |
