2009 Ford F-350 vs. 2004 Jensen SV-8
To start off, 2009 Ford F-350 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Jensen SV-8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Jensen SV-8 would be higher. At 5,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Jensen SV-8 (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2009 Ford F-350. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Jensen SV-8 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford F-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Jensen SV-8 weights approximately 334 kg more than 2009 Ford F-350. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Jensen SV-8. (439 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Jensen SV-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-350 | 2004 Jensen SV-8 | |
| Make | Ford | Jensen |
| Model | F-350 | SV-8 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5398 cc | 4599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 439 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3610 mm | 2410 mm |
