2003 Ferrari 612 vs. 1953 Jensen 541
To start off, 2003 Ferrari 612 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 5,747 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari 612 (532 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 421 more horse power than 1953 Jensen 541. (111 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1953 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 616 kg more than 1953 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.
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2003 Ferrari 612 | 1953 Jensen 541 | |
Make | Ferrari | Jensen |
Model | 612 | 541 |
Year Released | 2003 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5747 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 532 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 111.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 6.8:1 |
Top Speed | 320 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1224 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 68 L |