1997 Ferrari F355 vs. 1963 Jensen 541
To start off, 1997 Ferrari F355 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1963 Jensen 541. (129 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1963 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Jensen 541 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1997 Ferrari F355.
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, 1997 Ferrari F355 (363 Nm) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Jensen 541. (310 Nm). This means 1997 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Jensen 541.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ferrari F355 | 1963 Jensen 541 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Jensen |
| Model | F355 | 541 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2670 mm |
