1986 Bristol Beaufighter vs. 1953 Jensen 541
To start off, 1986 Bristol Beaufighter is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Bristol Beaufighter is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Bristol Beaufighter weights approximately 528 kg more than 1953 Jensen 541.
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. 1986 Bristol Beaufighter has automatic transmission and 1953 Jensen 541 has manual transmission. 1953 Jensen 541 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Bristol Beaufighter will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Bristol Beaufighter | 1953 Jensen 541 | |
Make | Bristol | Jensen |
Model | Beaufighter | 541 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 111 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1224 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2670 mm |