2006 Ford F-150 vs. 1965 Jensen CV-8
To start off, 2006 Ford F-150 is newer by 41 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 29 more horse power than 2006 Ford F-150. (301 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Jensen CV-8 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford F-150 weights approximately 121 kg more than 1965 Jensen CV-8.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 1965 Jensen CV-8 (576 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford F-150. (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1965 Jensen CV-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford F-150 | 1965 Jensen CV-8 | |
| Make | Ford | Jensen |
| Model | F-150 | CV-8 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 6286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1594 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 72 L |
