2005 Acura CL vs. 1967 Jensen FF
To start off, 2005 Acura CL is newer by 38 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 56 more horse power than 2005 Acura CL. (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Jensen FF should accelerate faster than 2005 Acura CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Jensen FF weights approximately 395 kg more than 2005 Acura CL. 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 293 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Acura CL. (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1967 Jensen FF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Acura CL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura CL | 1967 Jensen FF | |
| Make | Acura | Jensen |
| Model | CL | FF |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 6276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 587 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 72 L |
