2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. 1968 Jensen FF
To start off, 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser is newer by 38 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 129 more horse power than 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser. (150 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Jensen FF should accelerate faster than 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Jensen FF weights approximately 355 kg more than 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser. 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 367 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Jensen FF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 1968 Jensen FF | |
| Make | Chrysler | Jensen |
| Model | PT Cruiser | FF |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2428 cc | 6276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 587 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 72 L |
