1979 Ford Escort vs. 1956 Jensen 541
To start off, 1979 Ford Escort is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Jensen 541 (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1979 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Jensen 541 weights approximately 445 kg more than 1979 Ford Escort. 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, 1956 Jensen 541 (265 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1956 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Escort | 1956 Jensen 541 | |
Make | Ford | Jensen |
Model | Escort | 541 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2670 mm |