1962 Jensen 541 vs. 1961 Morgan 4
To start off, 1962 Jensen 541 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Jensen 541 (130 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1961 Morgan 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 1961 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Jensen 541 weights approximately 795 kg more than 1961 Morgan 4. 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, 1962 Jensen 541 (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Morgan 4. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1962 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Jensen 541 | 1961 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Jensen | Morgan |
Model | 541 | 4 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 72 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2450 mm |