2004 Honda Civic vs. 1966 Jensen FF
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Jensen FF. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Jensen FF would be higher. At 6,276 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Jensen FF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Jensen FF (279 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Jensen FF should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Jensen FF weights approximately 705 kg more than 2004 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, 1966 Jensen FF (588 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 436 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 1966 Jensen FF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Civic | 1966 Jensen FF | |
| Make | Honda | Jensen |
| Model | Civic | FF |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 6276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 588 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2780 mm |
