1966 Ford Lotus Cortina vs. 1953 Jensen 541
To start off, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina 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 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Jensen 541 (111 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Jensen 541 weights approximately 319 kg more than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina | 1953 Jensen 541 | |
| Make | Ford | Jensen |
| Model | Lotus Cortina | 541 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1224 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 68 L |
