1962 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1956 Jensen 541
To start off, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1956 Jensen 541. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1956 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Jensen 541 weights approximately 405 kg more than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO.
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, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Jensen 541. (265 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Jensen 541.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1956 Jensen 541 | |
Make | Ferrari | Jensen |
Model | 250 GTO | 541 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 68 L |