1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1998 Jensen SV-8
To start off, 1998 Jensen SV-8 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa 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 134 more horse power than 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jensen SV-8 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Jensen SV-8 weights approximately 620 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. 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 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1998 Jensen SV-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1998 Jensen SV-8 | |
Make | Ferrari | Jensen |
Model | 500 Testarossa | SV-8 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1983 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 89.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 75 L |