1970 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1960 Jensen 541
To start off, 1970 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 10 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 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1960 Jensen 541. (129 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1960 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Jensen 541 weights approximately 112 kg more than 1970 De Tomaso Pantera.
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, 1970 De Tomaso Pantera (491 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Jensen 541. (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1970 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Jensen 541.
Compare all specifications:
1970 De Tomaso Pantera | 1960 Jensen 541 | |
Make | De Tomaso | Jensen |
Model | Pantera | 541 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5766 cc | 3990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 491 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 111.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 7.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1382 kg | 1494 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2670 mm |