2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 1968 Jensen FF
To start off, 2005 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 37 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 76 more horse power than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Jensen FF should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Jensen FF weights approximately 241 kg more than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Jensen FF (587 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Jensen FF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Five Hundred.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Five Hundred | 1968 Jensen FF | |
| Make | Ford | Jensen |
| Model | Five Hundred | FF |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 6276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 587 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 72 L |
