2008 Ford Ranger vs. 1956 Jensen 541
To start off, 2008 Ford Ranger is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Jensen 541 (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2008 Ford Ranger. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Ranger weights approximately 116 kg more than 1956 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, 1956 Jensen 541 (265 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ranger. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1956 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Ranger | 1956 Jensen 541 | |
| Make | Ford | Jensen |
| Model | Ranger | 541 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1789 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1436 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 68 L |
