1960 Jensen 541 vs. 1994 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1994 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 34 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, 1994 Mercedes-Benz S (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1960 Jensen 541. (129 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1960 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 402 kg more than 1960 Jensen 541. 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 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mercedes-Benz S. (270 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1960 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mercedes-Benz S.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Jensen 541 | 1994 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Jensen | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 541 | S |
Year Released | 1960 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 2799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 73.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 1896 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |