2006 Bentley Continental vs. 1959 Jensen 541
To start off, 2006 Bentley Continental is newer by 47 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 6,748 cc, 2006 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Continental weights approximately 975 kg more than 1959 Jensen 541.
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, 2006 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 565 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Jensen 541. (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Jensen 541. 2006 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1959 Jensen 541 has manual transmission. 1959 Jensen 541 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Bentley Continental | 1959 Jensen 541 | |
| Make | Bentley | Jensen |
| Model | Continental | 541 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6748 cc | 3993 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 129 HP |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 72 L |
