1961 Jensen 541 vs. 1981 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1981 Mercury Cougar is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Jensen 541 would be higher. 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 15 more horse power than 1981 Mercury Cougar. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 1981 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Jensen 541 weights approximately 119 kg more than 1981 Mercury Cougar. 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, 1961 Jensen 541 (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mercury Cougar. (237 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1961 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Jensen 541 | 1981 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Jensen | Mercury |
Model | 541 | Cougar |
Year Released | 1961 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2690 mm |