1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast vs. 1971 Jensen SP
To start off, 1971 Jensen SP is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Jensen SP is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast (396 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1971 Jensen SP. (385 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast should accelerate faster than 1971 Jensen SP. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Jensen SP weights approximately 243 kg more than 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast.
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, 1971 Jensen SP (557 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast. (475 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1971 Jensen SP will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast. 1971 Jensen SP has automatic transmission and 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast has manual transmission. 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Jensen SP will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast | 1971 Jensen SP | |
| Make | Ferrari | Jensen |
| Model | 500 Superfast | SP |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4963 cc | 7206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 557 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 109.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Top Speed | 290 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1783 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 75 L |
