2002 Ford Mustang vs. 2003 Jensen SV-8
To start off, 2003 Jensen SV-8 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Mustang would be higher. Both 2002 Ford Mustang and 2003 Jensen SV-8 are equipped with a 4,601 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Mustang (390 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2003 Jensen SV-8. (321 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2003 Jensen SV-8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Mustang weights approximately 182 kg more than 2003 Jensen SV-8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2002 Ford Mustang (529 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Jensen SV-8. (439 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Jensen SV-8.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ford Mustang | 2003 Jensen SV-8 | |
Make | Ford | Jensen |
Model | Mustang | SV-8 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 390 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 529 Nm | 439 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1482 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 |