1965 Holden EH vs. 1961 Jensen 541
To start off, 1965 Holden EH is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Jensen 541 (129 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1965 Holden EH. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 1965 Holden EH. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Jensen 541 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1965 Holden EH. 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, 1961 Jensen 541 (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Holden EH. (238 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1961 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Holden EH. 1965 Holden EH has automatic transmission and 1961 Jensen 541 has manual transmission. 1961 Jensen 541 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Holden EH will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Holden EH | 1961 Jensen 541 | |
| Make | Holden | Jensen |
| Model | EH | 541 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2930 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 238 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2670 mm |
