1958 Jensen 541 vs. 2008 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2008 Toyota Condor is newer by 50 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Jensen 541 weights approximately 115 kg more than 2008 Toyota Condor.
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 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Condor. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1958 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Condor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Jensen 541 | 2008 Toyota Condor | |
| Make | Jensen | Toyota |
| Model | 541 | Condor |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1812 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
