1998 De Tomaso Mangusta vs. 1958 Jensen 541
To start off, 1998 De Tomaso Mangusta is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 De Tomaso Mangusta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 De Tomaso Mangusta (321 HP) has 192 more horse power than 1958 Jensen 541. (129 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1998 De Tomaso Mangusta should accelerate faster than 1958 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Jensen 541 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1998 De Tomaso Mangusta.
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, 1998 De Tomaso Mangusta (426 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Jensen 541. (311 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1998 De Tomaso Mangusta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Jensen 541.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 De Tomaso Mangusta | 1958 Jensen 541 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Jensen |
| Model | Mangusta | 541 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 129 HP |
| Torque | 426 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.9 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2670 mm |
