1953 Ferrari 342 America vs. 1953 Jensen 541
To start off, both 1953 Ferrari 342 America and 1953 Jensen 541 were released in the same year (1953). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1953 Ferrari 342 America is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ferrari 342 America (197 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1953 Jensen 541. (111 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 342 America should accelerate faster than 1953 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Jensen 541 weights approximately 134 kg more than 1953 Ferrari 342 America.
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:
| 1953 Ferrari 342 America | 1953 Jensen 541 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Jensen |
| Model | 342 America | 541 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4101 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 181 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1224 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 68 L |
