1954 Ford Prefect vs. 1963 Jensen 541
To start off, 1963 Jensen 541 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Jensen 541 (129 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1954 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Jensen 541 weights approximately 710 kg more than 1954 Ford Prefect. 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, 1963 Jensen 541 (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1963 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Ford Prefect | 1963 Jensen 541 | |
| Make | Ford | Jensen |
| Model | Prefect | 541 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1170 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2670 mm |
