1964 Jensen CV-8 vs. 2011 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2011 Ford Expedition is newer by 47 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 20 more horse power than 2011 Ford Expedition. (310 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Jensen CV-8 should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Expedition weights approximately 908 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, 1964 Jensen CV-8 (576 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Expedition. (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1964 Jensen CV-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Expedition.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Jensen CV-8 | 2011 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Jensen | Ford |
| Model | CV-8 | Expedition |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6286 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1594 kg | 2502 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5245 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3023 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 106 L |
