1988 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 1960 Jensen 541
To start off, 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS is newer by 28 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, 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1960 Jensen 541. (129 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1960 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Jensen 541 weights approximately 221 kg more than 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS.
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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1960 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS | 1960 Jensen 541 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Jensen |
| Model | 328 GTS | 541 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3185 cc | 3990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 7.4:1 |
| 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 | 1273 kg | 1494 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 68 L |
