1965 Jensen CV-8 vs. 1965 AC Cobra
To start off, both 1965 Jensen CV-8 and 1965 AC Cobra 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 @ 4600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1965 AC Cobra. (267 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Jensen CV-8 should accelerate faster than 1965 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Jensen CV-8 weights approximately 584 kg more than 1965 AC Cobra. 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 AC Cobra. 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 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 AC Cobra. (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1965 Jensen CV-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 AC Cobra. 1965 Jensen CV-8 has automatic transmission and 1965 AC Cobra has manual transmission. 1965 AC Cobra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Jensen CV-8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Jensen CV-8 | 1965 AC Cobra | |
| Make | Jensen | AC |
| Model | CV-8 | Cobra |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6286 cc | 4737 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 108 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1594 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 68 L |
