1963 Jensen 541 vs. 1966 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 1966 Pontiac GTO is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 6,375 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Pontiac GTO (366 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1963 Jensen 541. (129 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1963 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Jensen 541 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1966 Pontiac GTO.
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, 1966 Pontiac GTO (575 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Jensen 541. (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1966 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Jensen 541.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Jensen 541 | 1966 Pontiac GTO | |
Make | Jensen | Pontiac |
Model | 541 | GTO |
Year Released | 1963 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 6375 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 366 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 575 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 103.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2930 mm |