1995 Ford Scorpio vs. 1959 Jensen 541
To start off, 1995 Ford Scorpio is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Scorpio (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1959 Jensen 541. (129 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1959 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 79 kg more than 1959 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, 1959 Jensen 541 (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Scorpio. (281 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1959 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Scorpio. 1995 Ford Scorpio has automatic transmission and 1959 Jensen 541 has manual transmission. 1959 Jensen 541 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Ford Scorpio will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Scorpio | 1959 Jensen 541 | |
| Make | Ford | Jensen |
| Model | Scorpio | 541 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2935 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
