1961 AC Greyhound vs. 1961 Jensen 541
To start off, both 1961 AC Greyhound and 1961 Jensen 541 were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Jensen 541 (129 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1961 AC Greyhound. (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 1961 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Jensen 541 weights approximately 460 kg more than 1961 AC Greyhound. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1961 Jensen 541 (310 Nm) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 AC Greyhound. (179 Nm). This means 1961 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 AC Greyhound | 1961 Jensen 541 | |
| Make | AC | Jensen |
| Model | Greyhound | 541 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 72 L |
