1959 Jaguar MK II vs. 1963 Jensen 541
To start off, 1963 Jensen 541 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jaguar MK II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jaguar MK II would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Jensen 541 (129 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1959 Jaguar MK II. (120 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 1959 Jaguar MK II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 1 kg more than 1963 Jensen 541.
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, 1963 Jensen 541 (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Jaguar MK II. (195 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1963 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Jaguar MK II.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Jaguar MK II | 1963 Jensen 541 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Jensen |
| Model | MK II | 541 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2483 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 72 L |
