1962 Jensen 541 vs. 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne
To start off, 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 5,319 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1962 Jensen 541. (130 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne should accelerate faster than 1962 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne weights approximately 285 kg more than 1962 Jensen 541. 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, 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne (448 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Jensen 541. (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Jensen 541.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Jensen 541 | 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | |
| Make | Jensen | Pontiac |
| Model | 541 | Grande Parisienne |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 5319 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 448 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 101.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3030 mm |
