1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1959 Jensen 541
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Sierra (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1959 Jensen 541. (129 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1959 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jensen 541 weights approximately 295 kg more than 1984 Ford Sierra.
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, 1959 Jensen 541 (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (216 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1959 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Sierra | 1959 Jensen 541 | |
| Make | Ford | Jensen |
| Model | Sierra | 541 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2670 mm |
