1963 Jensen 541 vs. 1969 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1969 Toyota Corona is newer by 6 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 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Jensen 541 (129 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Corona. (95 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Jensen 541 weights approximately 480 kg more than 1969 Toyota Corona. 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, 1963 Jensen 541 (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Corona. (143 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1963 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Jensen 541 | 1969 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Jensen | Toyota |
Model | 541 | Corona |
Year Released | 1963 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1831 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 51 L |