1960 Jensen 541 vs. 1969 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 1969 Pontiac GTO is newer by 9 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 6,549 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Pontiac GTO (365 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1960 Jensen 541. (129 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1960 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Jensen 541 weights approximately 94 kg more than 1969 Pontiac GTO.
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, 1969 Pontiac GTO (603 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Jensen 541. (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1969 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Jensen 541.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Jensen 541 | 1969 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Jensen | Pontiac |
| Model | 541 | GTO |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 6549 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 365 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 603 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 104.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.4:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 69 L |
