1960 Jensen 541 vs. 1989 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1989 Mercury Cougar is newer by 29 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 126 kg more than 1960 Jensen 541.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Jensen 541 | 1989 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Jensen | Mercury |
Model | 541 | Cougar |
Year Released | 1960 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |