1957 Jensen 541 vs. 1960 Moretti 750
To start off, 1960 Moretti 750 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Jensen 541 (153 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1960 Moretti 750. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 1960 Moretti 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Jensen 541 weights approximately 710 kg more than 1960 Moretti 750. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1957 Jensen 541 (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Moretti 750. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1957 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Moretti 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Jensen 541 | 1960 Moretti 750 | |
| Make | Jensen | Moretti |
| Model | 541 | 750 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2160 mm |
