1998 Jensen SV-8 vs. 1996 McLaren F1 GTR
To start off, 1998 Jensen SV-8 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 McLaren F1 GTR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 McLaren F1 GTR would be higher. At 6,061 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 McLaren F1 GTR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 McLaren F1 GTR (627 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 306 more horse power than 1998 Jensen SV-8. (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 McLaren F1 GTR should accelerate faster than 1998 Jensen SV-8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Jensen SV-8 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1996 McLaren F1 GTR.
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, 1996 McLaren F1 GTR (715 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Jensen SV-8. (440 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1996 McLaren F1 GTR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Jensen SV-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Jensen SV-8 | 1996 McLaren F1 GTR | |
| Make | Jensen | McLaren |
| Model | SV-8 | F1 GTR |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 6061 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 627 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 715 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2720 mm |
