1957 Jensen 541 vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1970 Mercury Comet is newer by 13 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 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Jensen 541 (153 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Jensen 541 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1970 Mercury Comet. 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, 1957 Jensen 541 (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (249 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1957 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Jensen 541 | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Jensen | Mercury |
| Model | 541 | Comet |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 4092 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 249 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 57 L |
