1961 Cadillac Sixty vs. 1971 Jensen SP
To start off, 1971 Jensen SP is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Cadillac Sixty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Cadillac Sixty would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Jensen SP is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Jensen SP (385 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1961 Cadillac Sixty. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Jensen SP should accelerate faster than 1961 Cadillac Sixty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac Sixty weights approximately 382 kg more than 1971 Jensen SP.
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, 1961 Cadillac Sixty (582 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Jensen SP. (557 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac Sixty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Jensen SP.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Cadillac Sixty | 1971 Jensen SP | |
Make | Cadillac | Jensen |
Model | Sixty | SP |
Year Released | 1961 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6388 cc | 7206 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 582 Nm | 557 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 109.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 95.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2165 kg | 1783 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2670 mm |