1987 Ford Fairlane vs. 1960 Jensen 541
To start off, 1987 Ford Fairlane is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 4,088 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Fairlane (137 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1960 Jensen 541. (129 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1960 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 136 kg more than 1960 Jensen 541. 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, 1960 Jensen 541 (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Fairlane. (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1960 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Fairlane | 1960 Jensen 541 | |
Make | Ford | Jensen |
Model | Fairlane | 541 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4088 cc | 3990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1494 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2670 mm |