1953 Ford Popular vs. 1998 Jensen SV-8
To start off, 1998 Jensen SV-8 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Popular would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Jensen SV-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jensen SV-8 (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 295 more horse power than 1953 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jensen SV-8 should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Jensen SV-8 weights approximately 565 kg more than 1953 Ford Popular. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1998 Jensen SV-8 (440 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 377 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1998 Jensen SV-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Ford Popular | 1998 Jensen SV-8 | |
Make | Ford | Jensen |
Model | Popular | SV-8 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2410 mm |