2004 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1965 Jensen CV-8
To start off, 2004 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Jensen CV-8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Jensen CV-8 would be higher. At 6,286 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Jensen CV-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Jensen CV-8 (330 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. (215 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Jensen CV-8 should accelerate faster than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 306 kg more than 1965 Jensen CV-8.
Because 1965 Jensen CV-8 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1965 Jensen CV-8 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1965 Jensen CV-8 (576 Nm) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. (339 Nm). This means 1965 Jensen CV-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chrysler Town & Country | 1965 Jensen CV-8 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Jensen |
| Model | Town & Country | CV-8 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 6286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1594 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 72 L |
