1959 Jensen 541 vs. 1970 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1970 Opel Rekord is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jensen 541 (129 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1970 Opel Rekord. (66 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jensen 541 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1970 Opel Rekord. 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 Jensen 541 (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Rekord. (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1959 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Jensen 541 | 1970 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Jensen | Opel |
Model | 541 | Rekord |
Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2680 mm |