1972 Jaguar Sovereign vs. 1953 Jensen 541
To start off, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 5,342 cc (12 cylinders), 1972 Jaguar Sovereign is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1953 Jensen 541. (111 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign should accelerate faster than 1953 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign weights approximately 706 kg more than 1953 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. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign has automatic transmission and 1953 Jensen 541 has manual transmission. 1953 Jensen 541 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Jaguar Sovereign | 1953 Jensen 541 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Jensen |
| Model | Sovereign | 541 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5342 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1224 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2670 mm |
