1989 Ford Sierra vs. 1958 Jensen 541
To start off, 1989 Ford Sierra is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Jensen 541 (129 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1989 Ford Sierra. (125 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Jensen 541 weights approximately 347 kg more than 1989 Ford Sierra. 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, 1958 Jensen 541 (311 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Sierra. (174 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1958 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Sierra | 1958 Jensen 541 | |
Make | Ford | Jensen |
Model | Sierra | 541 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 111.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 72 L |