1960 Jensen 541 vs. 1950 Morris Minor
To start off, 1960 Jensen 541 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Morris Minor 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 102 more horse power than 1950 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 1950 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Jensen 541 weights approximately 704 kg more than 1950 Morris Minor. 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, 1960 Jensen 541 (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1960 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Jensen 541 | 1950 Morris Minor | |
Make | Jensen | Morris |
Model | 541 | Minor |
Year Released | 1960 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 918 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 27 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2190 mm |