1968 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1962 Jensen 541
To start off, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood is newer by 6 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 7,725 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood (375 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1962 Jensen 541. (130 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1962 Jensen 541.
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, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood (712 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 402 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Jensen 541. (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Jensen 541. 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 1962 Jensen 541 has manual transmission. 1962 Jensen 541 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1962 Jensen 541 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Jensen |
| Model | Fleetwood | 541 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7725 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 375 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5800 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 72 L |
