1960 Jensen 541 vs. 1974 Maserati Bora
To start off, 1974 Maserati Bora is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 4,718 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Maserati Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Maserati Bora (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1960 Jensen 541. (129 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 1960 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Jensen 541 weights approximately 69 kg more than 1974 Maserati Bora.
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, 1974 Maserati Bora (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Jensen 541. (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1974 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Jensen 541.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Jensen 541 | 1974 Maserati Bora | |
| Make | Jensen | Maserati |
| Model | 541 | Bora |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 4718 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2610 mm |
