1990 Ford Granada vs. 1961 Jensen 541
To start off, 1990 Ford Granada is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Jensen 541 (129 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1990 Ford Granada. (92 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Jensen 541 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1990 Ford Granada. 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, 1961 Jensen 541 (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Granada. (204 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1961 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Granada | 1961 Jensen 541 | |
| Make | Ford | Jensen |
| Model | Granada | 541 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 21.1:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2670 mm |
