1992 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1956 Jensen 541
To start off, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 36 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 4,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria (208 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1956 Jensen 541. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1956 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 395 kg more than 1956 Jensen 541. 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, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria (386 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Jensen 541. (265 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Jensen 541. 1992 Ford Crown Victoria 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. 1992 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ford Crown Victoria | 1956 Jensen 541 | |
Make | Ford | Jensen |
Model | Crown Victoria | 541 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4598 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 386 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 68 L |