1968 Ferrari 365 GTB vs. 1959 Jensen 541
To start off, 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB (347 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1959 Jensen 541. (129 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB should accelerate faster than 1959 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jensen 541 weights approximately 278 kg more than 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB.
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 GTB (431 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Jensen 541. (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Jensen 541.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ferrari 365 GTB | 1959 Jensen 541 | |
Make | Ferrari | Jensen |
Model | 365 GTB | 541 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1959 |
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 | 347 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 431 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 111.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1197 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 127 L | 72 L |