1989 Bristol Beaufighter vs. 1956 Jensen 541
To start off, 1989 Bristol Beaufighter is newer by 33 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 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Bristol Beaufighter is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Bristol Beaufighter weights approximately 430 kg more than 1956 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. 1989 Bristol Beaufighter has automatic transmission and 1956 Jensen 541 has manual transmission. 1956 Jensen 541 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Bristol Beaufighter will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Bristol Beaufighter | 1956 Jensen 541 | |
Make | Bristol | Jensen |
Model | Beaufighter | 541 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1956 |
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 | 123 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2670 mm |