1971 Ford Mustang vs. 1956 Jensen 541
To start off, 1971 Ford Mustang is newer by 15 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 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Mustang (330 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1956 Jensen 541. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1956 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Mustang weights approximately 295 kg more than 1956 Jensen 541. 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, 1971 Ford Mustang (503 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Jensen 541. (265 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Jensen 541.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Mustang | 1956 Jensen 541 | |
| Make | Ford | Jensen |
| Model | Mustang | 541 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5752 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 503 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 68 L |
