1961 Ford Prefect vs. 1959 Jensen 541
To start off, 1961 Ford Prefect is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jensen 541 (129 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1961 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jensen 541 weights approximately 697 kg more than 1961 Ford Prefect. 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, 1959 Jensen 541 (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1959 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Ford Prefect | 1959 Jensen 541 | |
| Make | Ford | Jensen |
| Model | Prefect | 541 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 72 L |
