1957 Jaguar MK VIII vs. 1959 Jensen 541
To start off, 1959 Jensen 541 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Jaguar MK VIII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Jaguar MK VIII would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Jaguar MK VIII (208 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1959 Jensen 541. (129 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Jaguar MK VIII should accelerate faster than 1959 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Jaguar MK VIII weights approximately 309 kg more than 1959 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. Let's talk about torque, 1959 Jensen 541 (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Jaguar MK VIII. (283 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Jaguar MK VIII.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Jaguar MK VIII | 1959 Jensen 541 | |
Make | Jaguar | Jensen |
Model | MK VIII | 541 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 283 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 111.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1784 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 72 L |