1964 Jensen CV-8 vs. 1963 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1964 Jensen CV-8 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Zodiac 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 222 more horse power than 1963 Ford Zodiac. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Jensen CV-8 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Jensen CV-8 weights approximately 324 kg more than 1963 Ford Zodiac. 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 @ 2800 RPM) has 385 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Zodiac. (191 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1964 Jensen CV-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Jensen CV-8 | 1963 Ford Zodiac | |
Make | Jensen | Ford |
Model | CV-8 | Zodiac |
Year Released | 1964 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6286 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 576 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 108.1 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 79.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1594 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 45 L |