1979 Ford Escort vs. 2001 Jensen SV-8
To start off, 2001 Jensen SV-8 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Escort would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Jensen SV-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Jensen SV-8 (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1979 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Jensen SV-8 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Jensen SV-8 weights approximately 425 kg more than 1979 Ford Escort. 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, 2001 Jensen SV-8 (439 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 379 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Jensen SV-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Escort | 2001 Jensen SV-8 | |
| Make | Ford | Jensen |
| Model | Escort | SV-8 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 939 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 439 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |
