1960 Jensen 541 vs. 1995 McLaren F1 LM
To start off, 1995 McLaren F1 LM is newer by 35 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 6,063 cc (12 cylinders), 1995 McLaren F1 LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 McLaren F1 LM (660 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 531 more horse power than 1960 Jensen 541. (129 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 McLaren F1 LM should accelerate faster than 1960 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Jensen 541 weights approximately 432 kg more than 1995 McLaren F1 LM.
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, 1995 McLaren F1 LM (705 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 395 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Jensen 541. (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1995 McLaren F1 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Jensen 541.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Jensen 541 | 1995 McLaren F1 LM | |
Make | Jensen | McLaren |
Model | 541 | F1 LM |
Year Released | 1960 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 6063 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 660 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 705 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 357 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 1062 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2720 mm |