2000 Jensen SV-8 vs. 1968 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2000 Jensen SV-8 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Jensen SV-8 (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1968 Mercury Cougar. (194 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Jensen SV-8 should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 300 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Jensen SV-8 (439 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mercury Cougar. (297 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2000 Jensen SV-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Jensen SV-8 | 1968 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Jensen | Mercury |
| Model | SV-8 | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4599 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 439 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2830 mm |
