1968 Ford Mustang vs. 1957 Jensen 541
To start off, 1968 Ford Mustang is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 7,010 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Mustang (335 HP) has 182 more horse power than 1957 Jensen 541. (153 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1957 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 Ford Mustang (597 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Jensen 541. (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Jensen 541.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Mustang | 1957 Jensen 541 | |
| Make | Ford | Jensen |
| Model | Mustang | 541 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7010 cc | 3990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 153 HP |
| Torque | 597 Nm | 308 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101.2 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2670 mm |
