2008 Fiat Palio vs. 1968 Jensen FF
To start off, 2008 Fiat Palio is newer by 40 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 206 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Palio. (73 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Jensen FF should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Jensen FF weights approximately 1065 kg more than 2008 Fiat Palio. 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 485 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1968 Jensen FF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Palio | 1968 Jensen FF | |
| Make | Fiat | Jensen |
| Model | Palio | FF |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 6276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 587 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 72 L |
