1960 Jensen 541 vs. 1947 Oldsmobile 66
To start off, 1960 Jensen 541 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Oldsmobile 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Oldsmobile 66 would be higher. At 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Jensen 541 (129 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1947 Oldsmobile 66. (100 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 1947 Oldsmobile 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Oldsmobile 66 weights approximately 282 kg more than 1960 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Jensen 541 | 1947 Oldsmobile 66 | |
| Make | Jensen | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 541 | 66 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1947 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 3903 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 1776 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3030 mm |
