1950 Holden FX vs. 1957 Jensen 541
To start off, 1957 Jensen 541 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Holden FX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Holden FX would be higher. At 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Jensen 541 (153 HP) has 102 more horse power than 1950 Holden FX. (51 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 1950 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Jensen 541 weights approximately 500 kg more than 1950 Holden FX. 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, 1957 Jensen 541 (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Holden FX. (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1957 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Holden FX.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Holden FX | 1957 Jensen 541 | |
Make | Holden | Jensen |
Model | FX | 541 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2165 cc | 3990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 153 HP |
Torque | 136 Nm | 308 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2670 mm |