1964 Abarth OT vs. 1960 Jensen 541
To start off, 1964 Abarth OT is newer by 4 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 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Abarth OT (154 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1960 Jensen 541. (129 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Abarth OT should accelerate faster than 1960 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Jensen 541 weights approximately 704 kg more than 1964 Abarth OT.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Abarth OT | 1960 Jensen 541 | |
| Make | Abarth | Jensen |
| Model | OT | 541 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1591 cc | 3990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1494 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 68 L |
