1963 Ford Zodiac vs. 1959 Jensen 541
To start off, 1963 Ford Zodiac is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jensen 541 (129 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1963 Ford Zodiac. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jensen 541 weights approximately 205 kg more than 1963 Ford Zodiac. 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, 1959 Jensen 541 (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Zodiac. (191 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1959 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Zodiac | 1959 Jensen 541 | |
| Make | Ford | Jensen |
| Model | Zodiac | 541 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 72 L |
