1984 Ford Sierra vs. 2004 Jensen SV-8
To start off, 2004 Jensen SV-8 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Sierra 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 262 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (59 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Jensen SV-8 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Jensen SV-8 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1984 Ford Sierra. 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 341 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (98 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2004 Jensen SV-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Sierra | 2004 Jensen SV-8 | |
| Make | Ford | Jensen |
| Model | Sierra | SV-8 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 4599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 439 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2410 mm |
