1957 Jensen 541 vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1966 Mercury Comet is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Jensen 541 (153 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet.
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, 1957 Jensen 541 (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1957 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Jensen 541 | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Jensen | Mercury |
Model | 541 | Comet |
Year Released | 1957 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 308 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 103.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2950 mm |