1971 Ford Capri vs. 2004 Jensen SV-8
To start off, 2004 Jensen SV-8 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Capri would be higher. At 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Jensen SV-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Jensen SV-8 (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1971 Ford Capri. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Jensen SV-8 should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Jensen SV-8 weights approximately 238 kg more than 1971 Ford Capri. 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, 2004 Jensen SV-8 (439 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Capri. (224 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Jensen SV-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Capri | 2004 Jensen SV-8 | |
| Make | Ford | Jensen |
| Model | Capri | SV-8 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2637 cc | 4599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 439 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2410 mm |
