1954 Jensen 541 vs. 1966 Mercury Cyclone

To start off, 1966 Mercury Cyclone is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Cyclone is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Mercury Cyclone (335 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 1954 Jensen 541. (112 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Cyclone should accelerate faster than 1954 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Cyclone weights approximately 412 kg more than 1954 Jensen 541. 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. 1966 Mercury Cyclone has automatic transmission and 1954 Jensen 541 has manual transmission. 1954 Jensen 541 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1966 Mercury Cyclone will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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