1975 Ford Fairlane vs. 1962 Jensen 541
To start off, 1975 Ford Fairlane is newer by 13 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 4,096 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Fairlane (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1962 Jensen 541. (130 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1962 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Jensen 541 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1975 Ford Fairlane.
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, 1975 Ford Fairlane (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Jensen 541. (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Jensen 541.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Fairlane | 1962 Jensen 541 | |
Make | Ford | Jensen |
Model | Fairlane | 541 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4096 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 326 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 111.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2670 mm |