1959 Jensen 541 vs. 1996 McLaren F1 GTR
To start off, 1996 McLaren F1 GTR is newer by 37 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 6,061 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 McLaren F1 GTR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 McLaren F1 GTR (627 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 498 more horse power than 1959 Jensen 541. (129 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 McLaren F1 GTR should accelerate faster than 1959 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jensen 541 weights approximately 355 kg more than 1996 McLaren F1 GTR.
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, 1996 McLaren F1 GTR (715 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 405 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Jensen 541. (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 McLaren F1 GTR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Jensen 541.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Jensen 541 | 1996 McLaren F1 GTR | |
Make | Jensen | McLaren |
Model | 541 | F1 GTR |
Year Released | 1959 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 6061 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 627 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 715 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2720 mm |