1960 Jensen 541 vs. 1978 Volvo 66
To start off, 1978 Volvo 66 is newer by 18 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 @ 4100 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 66.
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 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1960 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Jensen 541 | 1978 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Jensen | Volvo |
| Model | 541 | 66 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.4:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1550 mm |
