1963 Ford Cortina vs. 1953 Jensen 541
To start off, 1963 Ford Cortina is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Jensen 541 (111 HP) has 62 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Cortina | 1953 Jensen 541 | |
Make | Ford | Jensen |
Model | Cortina | 541 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 111 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.1 mm | 111.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 68 L |