1976 Ferrari 512 BB vs. 1962 Jensen 541
To start off, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 4,942 cc, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1962 Jensen 541. (130 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB should accelerate faster than 1962 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Jensen 541 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1976 Ferrari 512 BB.
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, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB (460 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Jensen 541. (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 512 BB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Jensen 541.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ferrari 512 BB | 1962 Jensen 541 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Jensen |
| Model | 512 BB | 541 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3993 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 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 | 1400 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 72 L |
