1964 Ford Falcon vs. 1962 Jensen 541
To start off, 1964 Ford Falcon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Falcon (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1962 Jensen 541. (130 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1962 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Jensen 541 weights approximately 775 kg more than 1964 Ford Falcon.
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, 1962 Jensen 541 (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Falcon. (244 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1962 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Falcon | 1962 Jensen 541 | |
| Make | Ford | Jensen |
| Model | Falcon | 541 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2890 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1475 kg |
