1960 Jensen 541 vs. 1975 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1975 Lancia Stratos is newer by 15 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 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Lancia Stratos (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1960 Jensen 541. (129 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1960 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Jensen 541 weights approximately 514 kg more than 1975 Lancia Stratos.
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, 1960 Jensen 541 (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Lancia Stratos. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1960 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Lancia Stratos.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Jensen 541 | 1975 Lancia Stratos | |
| Make | Jensen | Lancia |
| Model | 541 | Stratos |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 2418 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| 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 | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |
