1955 Ferrari 750 vs. 1958 Jensen 541
To start off, 1958 Jensen 541 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ferrari 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ferrari 750 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Ferrari 750 (247 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1958 Jensen 541. (129 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ferrari 750 should accelerate faster than 1958 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Jensen 541 weights approximately 715 kg more than 1955 Ferrari 750.
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:
1955 Ferrari 750 | 1958 Jensen 541 | |
Make | Ferrari | Jensen |
Model | 750 | 541 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1958 |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1475 kg |