1966 AC Cobra vs. 1953 Jensen 541
To start off, 1966 AC Cobra is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 6,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 AC Cobra (410 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 299 more horse power than 1953 Jensen 541. (111 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1953 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Jensen 541 weights approximately 77 kg more than 1966 AC Cobra.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1966 AC Cobra | 1953 Jensen 541 | |
Make | AC | Jensen |
Model | Cobra | 541 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6997 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 410 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 107.7 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 111.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 6.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 266 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1147 kg | 1224 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |