2000 Ford TS-50 vs. 1957 Jensen 541
To start off, 2000 Ford TS-50 is newer by 43 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 25 more horse power than 2000 Ford TS-50. (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford TS-50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Jensen 541 weights approximately 262 kg more than 2000 Ford TS-50. 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) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford TS-50. (175 Nm). This means 1957 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford TS-50. 2000 Ford TS-50 has automatic transmission and 1957 Jensen 541 has manual transmission. 1957 Jensen 541 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford TS-50 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford TS-50 | 1957 Jensen 541 | |
Make | Ford | Jensen |
Model | TS-50 | 541 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 3990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 308 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 1470 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 68 L |