1966 AC Cobra vs. 2001 Jensen SV-8
To start off, 2001 Jensen SV-8 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 AC Cobra would be higher. At 6,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 AC Cobra (410 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2001 Jensen SV-8. (321 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2001 Jensen SV-8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Jensen SV-8 weights approximately 153 kg more than 1966 AC Cobra.
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, 1966 AC Cobra (651 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Jensen SV-8. (439 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1966 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Jensen SV-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 AC Cobra | 2001 Jensen SV-8 | |
| Make | AC | Jensen |
| Model | Cobra | SV-8 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6997 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 410 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 439 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1147 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2410 mm |
