1968 Ferrari 365 GT vs. 1963 Jensen 541
To start off, 1968 Ferrari 365 GT is newer by 5 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 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1968 Ferrari 365 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ferrari 365 GT (320 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1963 Jensen 541. (129 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ferrari 365 GT should accelerate faster than 1963 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Jensen 541 weights approximately 11 kg more than 1968 Ferrari 365 GT.
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, 1968 Ferrari 365 GT (363 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Jensen 541. (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Ferrari 365 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Jensen 541.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ferrari 365 GT | 1963 Jensen 541 | |
Make | Ferrari | Jensen |
Model | 365 GT | 541 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4390 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 111.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 72 L |