2006 Cadillac CTS vs. 1961 Jensen 541
To start off, 2006 Cadillac CTS is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac CTS (211 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1961 Jensen 541. (129 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1961 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 117 kg more than 1961 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, 1961 Jensen 541 (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Cadillac CTS. (263 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1961 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac CTS | 1961 Jensen 541 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Jensen |
| Model | CTS | 541 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2786 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 263 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 72 L |
