1955 Ford 12 M vs. 1953 Jensen 541
To start off, 1955 Ford 12 M is newer by 2 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 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Jensen 541 (111 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1955 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford 12 M.
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:
| 1955 Ford 12 M | 1953 Jensen 541 | |
| Make | Ford | Jensen |
| Model | 12 M | 541 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 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 | 37 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2670 mm |
