1966 Ford Cortina vs. 1962 Jensen 541
To start off, 1966 Ford Cortina 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 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 Ford Cortina | 1962 Jensen 541 | |
Make | Ford | Jensen |
Model | Cortina | 541 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 130 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |