1998 Ford Scorpio vs. 1959 Jensen 541
To start off, 1998 Ford Scorpio is newer by 39 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, 1959 Jensen 541 (129 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1998 Ford Scorpio. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jensen 541 weights approximately 245 kg more than 1998 Ford Scorpio. 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 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Scorpio. (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1959 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Scorpio | 1959 Jensen 541 | |
| Make | Ford | Jensen |
| Model | Scorpio | 541 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
