1973 AC 428 vs. 1961 Jensen 541
To start off, 1973 AC 428 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 7,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 AC 428 (298 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1961 Jensen 541. (129 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1961 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Jensen 541 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1973 AC 428.
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, 1973 AC 428 (639 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Jensen 541. (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1973 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Jensen 541.
Compare all specifications:
1973 AC 428 | 1961 Jensen 541 | |
Make | AC | Jensen |
Model | 428 | 541 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7002 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 298 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 639 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
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 | 1430 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2670 mm |