1996 Ferrari 512 M vs. 1971 Jensen SP
To start off, 1996 Ferrari 512 M is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Jensen SP. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Jensen SP would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Jensen SP is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari 512 M (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1971 Jensen SP. (385 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari 512 M should accelerate faster than 1971 Jensen SP. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Jensen SP weights approximately 328 kg more than 1996 Ferrari 512 M.
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, 1971 Jensen SP (557 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ferrari 512 M. (500 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1971 Jensen SP will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ferrari 512 M. 1971 Jensen SP has automatic transmission and 1996 Ferrari 512 M has manual transmission. 1996 Ferrari 512 M will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Jensen SP will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ferrari 512 M | 1971 Jensen SP | |
| Make | Ferrari | Jensen |
| Model | 512 M | SP |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 7206 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 422 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 557 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 1783 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2670 mm |
