2009 Cadillac CTS vs. 1960 Jensen 541
To start off, 2009 Cadillac CTS is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac CTS (259 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1960 Jensen 541. (129 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1960 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, 1960 Jensen 541 (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac CTS. (253 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1960 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac CTS | 1960 Jensen 541 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Jensen |
| Model | CTS | 541 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 3990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 259 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 253 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 7.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
