2004 Ford Mustang vs. 2001 Jensen SV-8
To start off, 2004 Ford Mustang is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Jensen SV-8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Jensen SV-8 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Jensen SV-8 (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2004 Ford Mustang. (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Jensen SV-8 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Mustang weights approximately 362 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Jensen SV-8 (439 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Mustang. (427 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Jensen SV-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Mustang | 2001 Jensen SV-8 | |
| Make | Ford | Jensen |
| Model | Mustang | SV-8 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 439 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1662 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2410 mm |
