2000 Ford Mustang vs. 2004 Jensen SV-8
To start off, 2004 Jensen SV-8 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Jensen SV-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Jensen SV-8 (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2000 Ford Mustang. (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Jensen SV-8 should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Mustang weights approximately 90 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Jensen SV-8 (439 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2004 Jensen SV-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Mustang | 2004 Jensen SV-8 | |
| Make | Ford | Jensen |
| Model | Mustang | SV-8 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 439 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2410 mm |
