2009 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1967 Jensen FF
To start off, 2009 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Jensen FF. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Jensen FF would be higher. At 6,276 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Jensen FF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Jensen FF (279 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2009 Alfa Romeo GTV. (237 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Jensen FF should accelerate faster than 2009 Alfa Romeo GTV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Jensen FF weights approximately 455 kg more than 2009 Alfa Romeo GTV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Jensen FF (587 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Alfa Romeo GTV. (289 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1967 Jensen FF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1967 Jensen FF | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Jensen |
| Model | GTV | FF |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 6276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 587 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
