1986 Ford Capri vs. 1956 Jensen 541

To start off, 1986 Ford Capri is newer by 30 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 22 more horse power than 1986 Ford Capri. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Jensen 541 weights approximately 138 kg more than 1986 Ford Capri. 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) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Capri. (95 Nm). This means 1956 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Capri.

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