1966 AC Cobra vs. 1962 Jensen 541
To start off, 1966 AC Cobra is newer by 4 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 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 280 more horse power than 1962 Jensen 541. (130 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1962 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Jensen 541 weights approximately 328 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. Let's talk about torque, 1966 AC Cobra (651 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 341 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Jensen 541. (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1966 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Jensen 541.
Compare all specifications:
1966 AC Cobra | 1962 Jensen 541 | |
Make | AC | Jensen |
Model | Cobra | 541 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1962 |
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 | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 651 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 107.7 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 111.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |