1960 Jensen 541 vs. 1954 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1960 Jensen 541 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Morris Oxford 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 89 more horse power than 1954 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 1954 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Jensen 541 weights approximately 494 kg more than 1954 Morris Oxford. 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 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1960 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Jensen 541 | 1954 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Jensen | Morris |
| Model | 541 | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 1476 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 40 L |
