1960 Jensen 541 vs. 1974 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1974 Toyota Celica is newer by 14 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 44 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Celica. (85 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Jensen 541 weights approximately 524 kg more than 1974 Toyota Celica. 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 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Celica. (142 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1960 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Jensen 541 | 1974 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Jensen | Toyota |
Model | 541 | Celica |
Year Released | 1960 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 85 HP |
Torque | 310 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2430 mm |