2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 vs. 1968 Jensen FF
To start off, 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 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, 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1968 Jensen FF. (279 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 should accelerate faster than 1968 Jensen FF. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Jensen FF weights approximately 859 kg more than 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Jensen FF. (587 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Jensen FF.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 | 1968 Jensen FF | |
| Make | Ford | Jensen |
| Model | Shelby GT 500 | FF |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5409 cc | 6276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 587 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 72 L |
