1963 Jensen 541 vs. 1995 McLaren F1 GTR
To start off, 1995 McLaren F1 GTR is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 6,063 cc (12 cylinders), 1995 McLaren F1 GTR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 McLaren F1 GTR (627 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 498 more horse power than 1963 Jensen 541. (129 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 McLaren F1 GTR should accelerate faster than 1963 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Jensen 541 weights approximately 355 kg more than 1995 McLaren F1 GTR.
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 GTR (715 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 405 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Jensen 541. (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1995 McLaren F1 GTR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Jensen 541.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Jensen 541 | 1995 McLaren F1 GTR | |
Make | Jensen | McLaren |
Model | 541 | F1 GTR |
Year Released | 1963 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 6063 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 627 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 715 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2720 mm |