1969 Ford Capri vs. 1959 Jensen 541
To start off, 1969 Ford Capri is newer by 10 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, 1969 Ford Capri (142 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1959 Jensen 541. (129 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1959 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jensen 541 weights approximately 431 kg more than 1969 Ford Capri.
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, 1959 Jensen 541 (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (221 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1959 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 1959 Jensen 541 | |
Make | Ford | Jensen |
Model | Capri | 541 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2548 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66.8 mm | 111.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |