1965 Holden FB Special vs. 1957 Jensen 541
To start off, 1965 Holden FB Special is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Jensen 541 (153 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1965 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 1965 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Jensen 541 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1965 Holden FB Special. 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, 1957 Jensen 541 (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1957 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Holden FB Special | 1957 Jensen 541 | |
Make | Holden | Jensen |
Model | FB Special | 541 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2260 cc | 3990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 308 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2670 mm |