1998 Ferrari 355 Spider vs. 1957 Jensen 541
To start off, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider (375 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1957 Jensen 541. (153 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider should accelerate faster than 1957 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider weights approximately 220 kg more than 1957 Jensen 541. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Ferrari 355 Spider (363 Nm) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Jensen 541. (308 Nm). This means 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Jensen 541.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider | 1957 Jensen 541 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Jensen |
| Model | 355 Spider | 541 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3494 cc | 3990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 375 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 308 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Top Speed | 294 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 68 L |
