1958 Jensen 541 vs. 1998 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1998 Ford Falcon is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Falcon (221 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1958 Jensen 541. (129 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1958 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Falcon weights approximately 40 kg more than 1958 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, 1998 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Jensen 541. (311 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Jensen 541. 1998 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1958 Jensen 541 has manual transmission. 1958 Jensen 541 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Jensen 541 | 1998 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Jensen | Ford |
| Model | 541 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 59 L |
