1999 AC Ace vs. 1999 Jensen SV-8
To start off, both 1999 AC Ace and 1999 Jensen SV-8 were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Jensen SV-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 AC Ace (351 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1999 Jensen SV-8. (321 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1999 Jensen SV-8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Jensen SV-8 weights approximately 275 kg more than 1999 AC Ace.
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, 1999 Jensen SV-8 (439 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 AC Ace. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Jensen SV-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 AC Ace | 1999 Jensen SV-8 | |
| Make | AC | Jensen |
| Model | Ace | SV-8 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 351 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 439 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2410 mm |
