2006 Ford F-350 vs. 1957 Jensen 541
To start off, 2006 Ford F-350 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1957 Jensen 541. (153 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1957 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Jensen 541 weights approximately 220 kg more than 2006 Ford F-350.
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 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Jensen 541. (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Jensen 541.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford F-350 | 1957 Jensen 541 | |
Make | Ford | Jensen |
Model | F-350 | 541 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5407 cc | 3990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 308 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 111.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5880 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3610 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 68 L |