1948 Ferrari 125 F1 vs. 1953 Jensen 541
To start off, 1953 Jensen 541 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Ferrari 125 F1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Ferrari 125 F1 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Ferrari 125 F1 (227 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1953 Jensen 541. (111 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Ferrari 125 F1 should accelerate faster than 1953 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Jensen 541 weights approximately 514 kg more than 1948 Ferrari 125 F1.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Ferrari 125 F1 | 1953 Jensen 541 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Jensen |
| Model | 125 F1 | 541 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1500 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1224 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2670 mm |
