1962 Jensen 541 vs. 1978 Toyota Century
To start off, 1978 Toyota Century is newer by 16 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 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Century (167 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1962 Jensen 541. (130 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1962 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Century weights approximately 330 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, 1962 Jensen 541 (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Century. (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1962 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Century. 1978 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1962 Jensen 541 has manual transmission. 1962 Jensen 541 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Jensen 541 | 1978 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Jensen | Toyota |
| Model | 541 | Century |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3376 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2870 mm |
