1982 Ferrari 208 vs. 1960 Jensen 541
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 208 is newer by 22 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 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 208 (155 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1960 Jensen 541. (129 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1960 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Jensen 541 weights approximately 258 kg more than 1982 Ferrari 208.
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, 1960 Jensen 541 (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ferrari 208. (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1960 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ferrari 208 | 1960 Jensen 541 | |
Make | Ferrari | Jensen |
Model | 208 | 541 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 111.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.4:1 |
Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1236 kg | 1494 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 68 L |