2002 AC Aceca vs. 1962 Jensen 541
To start off, 2002 AC Aceca is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 AC Aceca (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1962 Jensen 541. (130 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1962 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 AC Aceca weights approximately 35 kg more than 1962 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, 2002 AC Aceca (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Jensen 541. (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2002 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Jensen 541.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 AC Aceca | 1962 Jensen 541 | |
| Make | AC | Jensen |
| Model | Aceca | 541 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 72 L |
