1961 Cadillac Sixty vs. 1964 Jensen CV-8
To start off, 1964 Jensen CV-8 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Cadillac Sixty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Cadillac Sixty would be higher. At 6,388 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac Sixty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Jensen CV-8 (330 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1961 Cadillac Sixty. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Jensen CV-8 should accelerate faster than 1961 Cadillac Sixty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac Sixty weights approximately 571 kg more than 1964 Jensen CV-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. Let's talk about torque, 1961 Cadillac Sixty (582 Nm) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Jensen CV-8. (576 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac Sixty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Jensen CV-8.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Cadillac Sixty | 1964 Jensen CV-8 | |
Make | Cadillac | Jensen |
Model | Sixty | CV-8 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6388 cc | 6286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 330 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 582 Nm | 576 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 108.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2165 kg | 1594 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2670 mm |