1959 Ford Zodiac vs. 1961 Jensen 541
To start off, 1961 Jensen 541 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Jensen 541 (129 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1959 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Jensen 541 weights approximately 283 kg more than 1959 Ford Zodiac. 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, 1961 Jensen 541 (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Zodiac. (188 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1961 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Zodiac | 1961 Jensen 541 | |
Make | Ford | Jensen |
Model | Zodiac | 541 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2552 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 111.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1192 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2670 mm |