1948 Jensen Straight 8 vs. 1968 Nissan President
To start off, 1968 Nissan President is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Jensen Straight 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Jensen Straight 8 would be higher. At 3,860 cc (8 cylinders), 1948 Jensen Straight 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Jensen Straight 8 (130 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1968 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Jensen Straight 8 should accelerate faster than 1968 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Nissan President weights approximately 80 kg more than 1948 Jensen Straight 8.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Jensen Straight 8 | 1968 Nissan President | |
| Make | Jensen | Nissan |
| Model | Straight 8 | President |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3860 cc | 2974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2860 mm |
