2003 Jensen SV-8 vs. 2003 Marcos TS500
To start off, both 2003 Jensen SV-8 and 2003 Marcos TS500 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Marcos TS500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 321 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Jensen SV-8 weights approximately 275 kg more than 2003 Marcos TS500.
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, 2003 Marcos TS500 (475 Nm) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Jensen SV-8. (439 Nm). This means 2003 Marcos TS500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Jensen SV-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Jensen SV-8 | 2003 Marcos TS500 | |
| Make | Jensen | Marcos |
| Model | SV-8 | TS500 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 321 HP |
| Torque | 439 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2300 mm |
