1960 Jensen 541 vs. 1960 Morris Minor
To start off, both 1960 Jensen 541 and 1960 Morris Minor were released in the same year (1960). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 94 more horse power than 1960 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 1960 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Jensen 541 weights approximately 666 kg more than 1960 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 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1960 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Jensen 541 | 1960 Morris Minor | |
Make | Jensen | Morris |
Model | 541 | Minor |
Year Released | 1960 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 62.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.4:1 | 8.3:1 |
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 | 828 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 |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 45 L |