1950 Ferrari 195 vs. 1963 Jensen 541
To start off, 1963 Jensen 541 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ferrari 195. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ferrari 195 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Ferrari 195 (130 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1963 Jensen 541. (129 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 195 should accelerate faster than 1963 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Jensen 541 weights approximately 525 kg more than 1950 Ferrari 195.
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:
| 1950 Ferrari 195 | 1963 Jensen 541 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Jensen |
| Model | 195 | 541 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2341 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1475 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 72 L |
