1963 Ford Cortina vs. 1960 Jensen 541
To start off, 1963 Ford Cortina is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Jensen 541 (129 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Jensen 541 weights approximately 654 kg more than 1963 Ford Cortina. 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, 1960 Jensen 541 (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1960 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Cortina | 1960 Jensen 541 | |
Make | Ford | Jensen |
Model | Cortina | 541 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 3990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 111.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1494 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 68 L |