2000 Ford Mustang vs. 1959 Jensen 541
To start off, 2000 Ford Mustang is newer by 41 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Mustang (265 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1959 Jensen 541. (129 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1959 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jensen 541 weights approximately 177 kg more than 2000 Ford Mustang.
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, 2000 Ford Mustang (408 Nm) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Jensen 541. (310 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Jensen 541.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Mustang | 1959 Jensen 541 | |
Make | Ford | Jensen |
Model | Mustang | 541 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 408 Nm | 310 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.9 mm | 111.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2670 mm |