1964 Jensen CV-8 vs. 1950 Simca 8
To start off, 1964 Jensen CV-8 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Simca 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Simca 8 would be higher. At 6,286 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Jensen CV-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Jensen CV-8 (330 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 1950 Simca 8. (47 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Jensen CV-8 should accelerate faster than 1950 Simca 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Jensen CV-8 weights approximately 644 kg more than 1950 Simca 8. 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, 1964 Jensen CV-8 (576 Nm) has 488 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Simca 8. (88 Nm). This means 1964 Jensen CV-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Simca 8. 1964 Jensen CV-8 has automatic transmission and 1950 Simca 8 has manual transmission. 1950 Simca 8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1964 Jensen CV-8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1964 Jensen CV-8 | 1950 Simca 8 | |
Make | Jensen | Simca |
Model | CV-8 | 8 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6286 cc | 1221 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 576 Nm | 88 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1594 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2450 mm |