1962 Jensen 541 vs. 1987 Volvo 760
To start off, 1987 Volvo 760 is newer by 25 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, 1987 Volvo 760 (180 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1962 Jensen 541. (130 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Volvo 760 should accelerate faster than 1962 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Jensen 541 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1987 Volvo 760.
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 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Volvo 760. (258 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1962 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Volvo 760.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Jensen 541 | 1987 Volvo 760 | |
| Make | Jensen | Volvo |
| Model | 541 | 760 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2316 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 82 L |
