1960 Jensen 541 vs. 1988 Volvo 240
To start off, 1988 Volvo 240 is newer by 28 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 33 more horse power than 1988 Volvo 240. (96 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 1988 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Jensen 541 weights approximately 204 kg more than 1988 Volvo 240. 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 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Volvo 240. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1960 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Jensen 541 | 1988 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Jensen | Volvo |
| Model | 541 | 240 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2660 mm |
