1990 Ford RS 200 vs. 1960 Jensen 541
To start off, 1990 Ford RS 200 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford RS 200 (250 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1960 Jensen 541. (129 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford RS 200 should accelerate faster than 1960 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Jensen 541 weights approximately 314 kg more than 1990 Ford RS 200.
Because 1990 Ford RS 200 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Jensen 541. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Ford RS 200 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1960 Jensen 541 (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford RS 200. (292 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1960 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford RS 200.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford RS 200 | 1960 Jensen 541 | |
Make | Ford | Jensen |
Model | RS 200 | 541 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 3990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.7 mm | 111.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1494 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 68 L |