1984 Ferrari 400 vs. 1959 Jensen 541
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 400 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 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 (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1959 Jensen 541. (129 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1959 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 355 kg more than 1959 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 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Jensen 541. (310 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Jensen 541.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ferrari 400 | 1959 Jensen 541 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Jensen |
| Model | 400 | 541 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1959 |
| 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 | 310 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 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 | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 72 L |
