1981 Ford Taunus vs. 1998 Jensen CV-8
To start off, 1998 Jensen CV-8 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Jensen CV-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jensen CV-8 (325 HP) has 268 more horse power than 1981 Ford Taunus. (57 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jensen CV-8 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Jensen CV-8 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1981 Ford Taunus. 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, 1998 Jensen CV-8 (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Taunus. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Jensen CV-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Taunus | 1998 Jensen CV-8 | |
Make | Ford | Jensen |
Model | Taunus | CV-8 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 325 HP |
Torque | 92 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2410 mm |