2003 Isuzu Ascender vs. 1968 Jensen FF
To start off, 2003 Isuzu Ascender is newer by 35 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 8 more horse power than 2003 Isuzu Ascender. (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Jensen FF should accelerate faster than 2003 Isuzu Ascender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Isuzu Ascender weights approximately 195 kg more than 1968 Jensen FF.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Jensen FF (587 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Isuzu Ascender. (374 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1968 Jensen FF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Isuzu Ascender.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Isuzu Ascender | 1968 Jensen FF | |
| Make | Isuzu | Jensen |
| Model | Ascender | FF |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 6276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 587 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2170 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2780 mm |
