1989 Ford Aerostar vs. 1963 Jensen 541
To start off, 1989 Ford Aerostar is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Aerostar (143 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1963 Jensen 541. (129 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Aerostar should accelerate faster than 1963 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Jensen 541 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1989 Ford Aerostar.
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, 1963 Jensen 541 (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Aerostar. (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1963 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Aerostar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Aerostar | 1963 Jensen 541 | |
| Make | Ford | Jensen |
| Model | Aerostar | 541 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.7 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2670 mm |
