1963 Ferrari 250 GTE vs. 1961 Jensen 541
To start off, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE (235 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1961 Jensen 541. (129 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE should accelerate faster than 1961 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Jensen 541 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE.
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, 1961 Jensen 541 (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE. (245 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1961 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ferrari 250 GTE | 1961 Jensen 541 | |
Make | Ferrari | Jensen |
Model | 250 GTE | 541 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2951 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 111.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 7.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 72 L |