1971 Jensen SP vs. 1956 Maserati 450

To start off, 1971 Jensen SP is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Maserati 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Maserati 450 would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Jensen SP is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Maserati 450 (395 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1971 Jensen SP. (385 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Maserati 450 should accelerate faster than 1971 Jensen SP. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Jensen SP weights approximately 993 kg more than 1956 Maserati 450.

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 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Maserati 450. (487 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1971 Jensen SP will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Maserati 450. 1971 Jensen SP has automatic transmission and 1956 Maserati 450 has manual transmission. 1956 Maserati 450 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.

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