2005 Ford Ranger vs. 1958 Jensen 541
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Jensen 541 (129 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Jensen 541 weights approximately 173 kg more than 2005 Ford Ranger. 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, 1958 Jensen 541 (311 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1958 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Ranger | 1958 Jensen 541 | |
Make | Ford | Jensen |
Model | Ranger | 541 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1753 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 1475 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 72 L |