1997 Ford Falcon vs. 1998 Jensen SV-8
To start off, 1998 Jensen SV-8 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jensen SV-8 (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1997 Ford Falcon. (301 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jensen SV-8 should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Falcon weights approximately 374 kg more than 1998 Jensen SV-8.
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, 1997 Ford Falcon (515 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Jensen SV-8. (440 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Jensen SV-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford Falcon | 1998 Jensen SV-8 | |
| Make | Ford | Jensen |
| Model | Falcon | SV-8 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1674 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 75 L |
