1963 Jensen 541 vs. 2012 Ford F-350
To start off, 2012 Ford F-350 is newer by 49 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-350 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 1963 Jensen 541. (129 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1963 Jensen 541.
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, 2012 Ford F-350 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Jensen 541. (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Jensen 541. 2012 Ford F-350 has automatic transmission and 1963 Jensen 541 has manual transmission. 1963 Jensen 541 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford F-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Jensen 541 | 2012 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | Jensen | Ford |
| Model | 541 | F-350 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 548 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 6269 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3967 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 132 L |
