1956 Jensen 541 vs. 2005 Mazda Marathon
To start off, 2005 Mazda Marathon is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Jensen 541 would be higher. 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 19 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Marathon. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Marathon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Marathon weights approximately 197 kg more than 1956 Jensen 541.
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 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Marathon. (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1956 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Marathon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Jensen 541 | 2005 Mazda Marathon | |
| Make | Jensen | Mazda |
| Model | 541 | Marathon |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2005 |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2260 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 10 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1517 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 76 L |
