1958 Jensen 541 vs. 1949 Morris Minor
To start off, 1958 Jensen 541 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Morris Minor would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Jensen 541 (129 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1949 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 1949 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Jensen 541 weights approximately 685 kg more than 1949 Morris Minor. 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, 1958 Jensen 541 (311 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1958 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Jensen 541 | 1949 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Jensen | Morris |
| Model | 541 | Minor |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 916 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2190 mm |
