1988 Ford RS 200 vs. 1957 Jensen 541
To start off, 1988 Ford RS 200 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford RS 200 (247 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1957 Jensen 541. (153 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford RS 200 should accelerate faster than 1957 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Jensen 541 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1988 Ford RS 200.
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, 1957 Jensen 541 (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford RS 200. (292 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1957 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford RS 200.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ford RS 200 | 1957 Jensen 541 | |
Make | Ford | Jensen |
Model | RS 200 | 541 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1804 cc | 3990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 308 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Top Speed | 224 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 116 L | 68 L |