1962 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1957 Jensen 541
To start off, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1957 Jensen 541. (153 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1957 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Jensen 541 weights approximately 555 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, 1957 Jensen 541 (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO. (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1957 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1957 Jensen 541 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Jensen |
| Model | 250 GTO | 541 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 3990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 308 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Top Speed | 254 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
| 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 | 1470 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 |
