1979 Ford Ranchero vs. 1963 Jensen 541
To start off, 1979 Ford Ranchero is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Jensen 541 (129 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1979 Ford Ranchero. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Ranchero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Jensen 541 weights approximately 550 kg more than 1979 Ford Ranchero. 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, 1963 Jensen 541 (310 Nm) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Ranchero. (170 Nm). This means 1963 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Ranchero. 1979 Ford Ranchero has automatic transmission and 1963 Jensen 541 has manual transmission. 1963 Jensen 541 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford Ranchero will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Ranchero | 1963 Jensen 541 | |
Make | Ford | Jensen |
Model | Ranchero | 541 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1992 cc | 3993 cc |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 310 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1475 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2670 mm |