2007 Ford Ranger vs. 1963 Jensen 541
To start off, 2007 Ford Ranger is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Jensen 541 (129 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Ranger weights approximately 340 kg more than 1963 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, 1963 Jensen 541 (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ranger. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1963 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Ranger | 1963 Jensen 541 | |
| Make | Ford | Jensen |
| Model | Ranger | 541 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 21.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 72 L |
