2005 Ford Ranger vs. 1959 Jensen 541
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 46 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 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Ranger (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1959 Jensen 541. (129 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Ranger 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 2005 Ford Ranger.
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, 1959 Jensen 541 (310 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (250 Nm). This means 1959 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 | 1959 Jensen 541 | |
| Make | Ford | Jensen |
| Model | Ranger | 541 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 72 L |
