1956 Holden FE vs. 1960 Jensen 541
To start off, 1960 Jensen 541 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Holden FE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Holden FE would be higher. At 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Jensen 541 (129 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1956 Holden FE. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 1956 Holden FE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Jensen 541 weights approximately 514 kg more than 1956 Holden FE. 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, 1960 Jensen 541 (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Holden FE. (151 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 1960 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Holden FE.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Holden FE | 1960 Jensen 541 | |
| Make | Holden | Jensen |
| Model | FE | 541 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2166 cc | 3990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1494 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2670 mm |
