1956 Ford Prefect vs. 1956 Jensen 541
To start off, both 1956 Ford Prefect and 1956 Jensen 541 were released in the same year (1956). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Jensen 541 (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1956 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Jensen 541 weights approximately 555 kg more than 1956 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, 1956 Jensen 541 (265 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1956 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Prefect | 1956 Jensen 541 | |
Make | Ford | Jensen |
Model | Prefect | 541 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1956 |
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 | 31 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2670 mm |