1986 Ferrari 208 vs. 1962 Jensen 541
To start off, 1986 Ferrari 208 is newer by 24 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 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari 208 (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1962 Jensen 541. (130 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1962 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Jensen 541 weights approximately 343 kg more than 1986 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, 1986 Ferrari 208 (329 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Jensen 541. (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1986 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Jensen 541.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ferrari 208 | 1962 Jensen 541 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Jensen |
| Model | 208 | 541 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 329 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 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 | 1132 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 72 L |
