1968 Ford Escort vs. 1956 Jensen 541
To start off, 1968 Ford Escort is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Jensen 541 (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (56 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Jensen 541 weights approximately 515 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1956 Jensen 541 (265 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (98 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1956 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 1956 Jensen 541 | |
Make | Ford | Jensen |
Model | Escort | 541 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 68 L |