1967 Austin 1300 vs. 1959 Jensen 541
To start off, 1967 Austin 1300 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jensen 541 (129 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1967 Austin 1300. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 1967 Austin 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jensen 541 weights approximately 617 kg more than 1967 Austin 1300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Jensen 541 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Jensen 541. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1967 Austin 1300, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1959 Jensen 541 (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin 1300. (94 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Austin 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Austin 1300 | 1959 Jensen 541 | |
| Make | Austin | Jensen |
| Model | 1300 | 541 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 858 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 72 L |
