2003 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1953 Jensen 541
To start off, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria (221 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1953 Jensen 541. (111 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1953 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 553 kg more than 1953 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. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1953 Jensen 541 has manual transmission. 1953 Jensen 541 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Ford Crown Victoria | 1953 Jensen 541 | |
Make | Ford | Jensen |
Model | Crown Victoria | 541 |
Year Released | 2003 | 1953 |
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 | 221 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 111.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 6.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1777 kg | 1224 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 68 L |