1998 Ferrari 355 TS vs. 1998 Jensen SV-8
To start off, both 1998 Ferrari 355 TS and 1998 Jensen SV-8 were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Jensen SV-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari 355 TS (377 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1998 Jensen SV-8. (321 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari 355 TS should accelerate faster than 1998 Jensen SV-8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ferrari 355 TS weights approximately 390 kg more than 1998 Jensen SV-8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Jensen SV-8 (440 Nm) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ferrari 355 TS. (363 Nm). This means 1998 Jensen SV-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ferrari 355 TS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ferrari 355 TS | 1998 Jensen SV-8 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Jensen |
| Model | 355 TS | SV-8 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 4601 cc |
| Horse Power | 377 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1300 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 75 L |
