1953 Jensen 541 vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1973 Mercury Montego is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Jensen 541 (111 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 471 kg more than 1953 Jensen 541.
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:
| 1953 Jensen 541 | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Jensen | Mercury |
| Model | 541 | Montego |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 93.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1224 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3010 mm |
