1975 Jaguar XJS vs. 1958 Jensen 541
To start off, 1975 Jaguar XJS is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 5,342 cc (12 cylinders), 1975 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Jaguar XJS (291 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1958 Jensen 541. (129 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1958 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 295 kg more than 1958 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, 1975 Jaguar XJS (431 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Jensen 541. (311 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1975 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Jensen 541.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Jaguar XJS | 1958 Jensen 541 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Jensen |
| Model | XJS | 541 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5342 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 431 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 72 L |
