1965 Austin A 60 vs. 1965 Jensen CV-8
To start off, both 1965 Austin A 60 and 1965 Jensen CV-8 were released in the same year (1965). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,286 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Jensen CV-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Jensen CV-8 (330 HP) has 270 more horse power than 1965 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Jensen CV-8 should accelerate faster than 1965 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Jensen CV-8 weights approximately 474 kg more than 1965 Austin A 60. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1965 Jensen CV-8 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Austin A 60. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1965 Jensen CV-8 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1965 Jensen CV-8 (576 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 454 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 Jensen CV-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Austin A 60 | 1965 Jensen CV-8 | |
Make | Austin | Jensen |
Model | A 60 | CV-8 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1621 cc | 6286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 330 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 576 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 108 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 85.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1594 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 72 L |