1992 Ford Mustang vs. 1957 Jensen 541
To start off, 1992 Ford Mustang is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Jensen 541 (153 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1992 Ford Mustang. (105 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Jensen 541 weights approximately 195 kg more than 1992 Ford Mustang. 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, 1957 Jensen 541 (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Mustang. (183 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1957 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ford Mustang | 1957 Jensen 541 | |
Make | Ford | Jensen |
Model | Mustang | 541 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2301 cc | 3990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 308 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 111.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 68 L |