1972 Fiat 124 vs. 1962 Jensen 541
To start off, 1972 Fiat 124 is newer by 10 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 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Jensen 541 (130 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 124. (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Jensen 541 weights approximately 509 kg more than 1972 Fiat 124. 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, 1962 Jensen 541 (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 124. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1962 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 124 | 1962 Jensen 541 | |
| Make | Fiat | Jensen |
| Model | 124 | 541 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 72 L |
