1959 Jaguar XK 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 XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar XK (265 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1963 Jensen 541. (129 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1963 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Jensen 541 weights approximately 2 kg more than 1959 Jaguar XK.
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 XK (353 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Jensen 541. (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Jensen 541.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Jaguar XK | 1963 Jensen 541 | |
Make | Jaguar | Jensen |
Model | XK | 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 | 265 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 111.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1473 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2670 mm |