1996 Ferrari 512 TR vs. 1999 Jensen SV-8
To start off, 1999 Jensen SV-8 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ferrari 512 TR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ferrari 512 TR would be higher. At 4,943 cc, 1996 Ferrari 512 TR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari 512 TR (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1999 Jensen SV-8. (321 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 1999 Jensen SV-8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari 512 TR weights approximately 270 kg more than 1999 Jensen SV-8. 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, 1996 Ferrari 512 TR (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Jensen SV-8. (439 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari 512 TR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Jensen SV-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ferrari 512 TR | 1999 Jensen SV-8 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Jensen |
| Model | 512 TR | SV-8 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 4601 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 422 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 439 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2410 mm |
