1949 Ford Taunus vs. 1953 Jensen 541
To start off, 1953 Jensen 541 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Jensen 541 (111 HP) has 77 more horse power than 1949 Ford Taunus. (34 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 1949 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Jensen 541 weights approximately 394 kg more than 1949 Ford Taunus. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Ford Taunus | 1953 Jensen 541 | |
| Make | Ford | Jensen |
| Model | Taunus | 541 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 111 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1224 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2670 mm |
