1961 Jensen 541 vs. 2009 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2009 Nissan Titan is newer by 48 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 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1961 Jensen 541. (129 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1961 Jensen 541.
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, 2009 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Jensen 541. (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Jensen 541. 2009 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 1961 Jensen 541 has manual transmission. 1961 Jensen 541 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Jensen 541 | 2009 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Jensen | Nissan |
| Model | 541 | Titan |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 5551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 106 L |
