1962 Jensen 541 vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 50 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, 2012 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1962 Jensen 541. (130 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1962 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Falcon weights approximately 229 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, 2012 Ford Falcon (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Jensen 541. (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Jensen 541. 2012 Ford Falcon 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. 2012 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Jensen 541 | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Jensen | Ford |
Model | 541 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1962 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4955 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1453 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 68 L |