2009 Dodge Ram vs. 1965 Jensen CV-8
To start off, 2009 Dodge Ram is newer by 44 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 20 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Ram. (310 HP @ 5650 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Jensen CV-8 should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Ram weights approximately 943 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 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Ram. (448 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1965 Jensen CV-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Ram | 1965 Jensen CV-8 | |
| Make | Dodge | Jensen |
| Model | Ram | CV-8 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 6286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2537 kg | 1594 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5820 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 72 L |
