1998 Ford Explorer vs. 2000 Jensen SV-8
To start off, 2000 Jensen SV-8 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford Explorer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford Explorer would be higher. At 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Jensen SV-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Jensen SV-8 (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1998 Ford Explorer. (160 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Jensen SV-8 should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Explorer weights approximately 600 kg more than 2000 Jensen SV-8.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Jensen SV-8 (439 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Explorer. (311 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 Jensen SV-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Explorer | 2000 Jensen SV-8 | |
| Make | Ford | Jensen |
| Model | Explorer | SV-8 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 4599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 439 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2410 mm |
