1984 Ferrari 400 vs. 1956 Jensen 541
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 400 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1956 Jensen 541. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1956 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 510 kg more than 1956 Jensen 541. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1984 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Jensen 541. (265 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Jensen 541.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ferrari 400 | 1956 Jensen 541 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Jensen |
| Model | 400 | 541 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 118 L | 68 L |
