1960 Jensen 541 vs. 1965 Lancia Fulvia
To start off, 1965 Lancia Fulvia is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Jensen 541 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) has 49 more horse power than 1965 Lancia Fulvia. (80 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 1965 Lancia Fulvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Jensen 541 weights approximately 569 kg more than 1965 Lancia Fulvia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 Jensen 541 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Jensen 541. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1965 Lancia Fulvia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Lancia Fulvia. (104 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1960 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Lancia Fulvia.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Jensen 541 | 1965 Lancia Fulvia | |
Make | Jensen | Lancia |
Model | 541 | Fulvia |
Year Released | 1960 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 1242 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 80 HP |
Torque | 310 Nm | 104 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 67 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 38 L |