2004 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2004 Jensen SV-8
To start off, both 2004 Ford Five Hundred and 2004 Jensen SV-8 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 121 more horse power than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. (200 HP @ 5650 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Jensen SV-8 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 280 kg more than 2004 Jensen SV-8.
Because 2004 Jensen SV-8 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Jensen SV-8. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford Five Hundred, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. (266 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Jensen SV-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. 2004 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 2004 Jensen SV-8 has manual transmission. 2004 Jensen SV-8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Five Hundred | 2004 Jensen SV-8 | |
| Make | Ford | Jensen |
| Model | Five Hundred | SV-8 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 4599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 266 Nm | 439 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2410 mm |
