1964 Jensen CV-8 vs. 1969 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1969 Toyota Corona is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Jensen CV-8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Jensen CV-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 235 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Corona. (95 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Jensen CV-8 should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Jensen CV-8 weights approximately 599 kg more than 1969 Toyota Corona. 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 433 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Corona. (143 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1964 Jensen CV-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Jensen CV-8 | 1969 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Jensen | Toyota |
Model | CV-8 | Corona |
Year Released | 1964 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6286 cc | 1831 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 576 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 108.1 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1594 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 51 L |