1959 Jaguar MK IX 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 IX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jaguar MK IX would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar MK IX (220 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1963 Jensen 541. (129 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar MK IX should accelerate faster than 1963 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar MK IX weights approximately 282 kg more than 1963 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, 1959 Jaguar MK IX (326 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Jensen 541. (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar MK IX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Jensen 541.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Jaguar MK IX | 1963 Jensen 541 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Jensen |
| Model | MK IX | 541 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3781 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1757 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 72 L |
