1998 Jensen SV-8 vs. 1965 Maserati Mexico
To start off, 1998 Jensen SV-8 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Maserati Mexico. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Maserati Mexico would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Jensen SV-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jensen SV-8 (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1965 Maserati Mexico. (257 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jensen SV-8 should accelerate faster than 1965 Maserati Mexico. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Maserati Mexico weights approximately 150 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, 1998 Jensen SV-8 (440 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Maserati Mexico. (366 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1998 Jensen SV-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Maserati Mexico.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Jensen SV-8 | 1965 Maserati Mexico | |
| Make | Jensen | Maserati |
| Model | SV-8 | Mexico |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 4136 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 257 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2650 mm |
