1998 GMC Safari vs. 1964 Jensen CV-8
To start off, 1998 GMC Safari is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Jensen CV-8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Jensen CV-8 would be higher. At 6,286 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Jensen CV-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Jensen CV-8 (330 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1998 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Jensen CV-8 should accelerate faster than 1998 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 GMC Safari weights approximately 361 kg more than 1964 Jensen CV-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, 1964 Jensen CV-8 (576 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1964 Jensen CV-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 GMC Safari | 1964 Jensen CV-8 | |
| Make | GMC | Jensen |
| Model | Safari | CV-8 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 6286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 108.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1594 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 72 L |
