2005 Ford Mondeo vs. 1968 Jensen FF
To start off, 2005 Ford Mondeo 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 125 more horse power than 2005 Ford Mondeo. (154 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Jensen FF should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Jensen FF weights approximately 497 kg more than 2005 Ford Mondeo. 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 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Mondeo. (367 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1968 Jensen FF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Mondeo | 1968 Jensen FF | |
| Make | Ford | Jensen |
| Model | Mondeo | FF |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 6276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 367 Nm | 587 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1478 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 72 L |
