1962 AC Cobra vs. 1958 Jensen 541
To start off, 1962 AC Cobra is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 4,265 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 AC Cobra (256 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1958 Jensen 541. (129 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1958 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Jensen 541 weights approximately 491 kg more than 1962 AC Cobra.
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, 1962 AC Cobra (365 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Jensen 541. (311 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1962 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Jensen 541.
Compare all specifications:
1962 AC Cobra | 1958 Jensen 541 | |
Make | AC | Jensen |
Model | Cobra | 541 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4265 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 111.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |