1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia vs. 1953 Jensen 541
To start off, 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia (238 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1953 Jensen 541. (111 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 1953 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Jensen 541 weights approximately 184 kg more than 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia.
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:
| 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia | 1953 Jensen 541 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Jensen |
| Model | 250 Mille Miglia | 541 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1224 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2670 mm |
