1960 Jensen 541 vs. 2007 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2007 Ford Falcon is newer by 47 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, 2007 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1960 Jensen 541. (129 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1960 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Falcon weights approximately 36 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, 2007 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Jensen 541. (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Jensen 541. 2007 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1960 Jensen 541 has manual transmission. 1960 Jensen 541 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Jensen 541 | 2007 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Jensen | Ford |
| Model | 541 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.4:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 59 L |
