1983 Ferrari 126 vs. 1948 Jensen Straight 8
To start off, 1983 Ferrari 126 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Jensen Straight 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Jensen Straight 8 would be higher. At 3,860 cc (8 cylinders), 1948 Jensen Straight 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ferrari 126 (594 HP @ 10500 RPM) has 464 more horse power than 1948 Jensen Straight 8. (130 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ferrari 126 should accelerate faster than 1948 Jensen Straight 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Jensen Straight 8 weights approximately 945 kg more than 1983 Ferrari 126.
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.
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1983 Ferrari 126 | 1948 Jensen Straight 8 | |
Make | Ferrari | Jensen |
Model | 126 | Straight 8 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1496 cc | 3860 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 594 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 10500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 580 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3210 mm |