1988 Ford Festiva vs. 1998 Jensen SV-8
To start off, 1998 Jensen SV-8 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Festiva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Festiva would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Jensen SV-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jensen SV-8 (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 264 more horse power than 1988 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jensen SV-8 should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Jensen SV-8 weights approximately 520 kg more than 1988 Ford Festiva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Jensen SV-8 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1998 Jensen SV-8. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Ford Festiva, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 SV-8 (440 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Jensen SV-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Festiva | 1998 Jensen SV-8 | |
| Make | Ford | Jensen |
| Model | Festiva | SV-8 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2410 mm |
