1959 Jensen 541 vs. 1966 Lamborghini 400
To start off, 1966 Lamborghini 400 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Lamborghini 400 (317 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1959 Jensen 541. (129 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Lamborghini 400 should accelerate faster than 1959 Jensen 541.
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, 1966 Lamborghini 400 (373 Nm) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Jensen 541. (310 Nm). This means 1966 Lamborghini 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Jensen 541.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Jensen 541 | 1966 Lamborghini 400 | |
| Make | Jensen | Lamborghini |
| Model | 541 | 400 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 62 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 86 L |
