1949 Austin A 70 vs. 1953 Jensen 541
To start off, 1953 Jensen 541 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Jensen 541 (111 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Austin A 70 weights approximately 46 kg more than 1953 Jensen 541.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Austin A 70 | 1953 Jensen 541 | |
Make | Austin | Jensen |
Model | A 70 | 541 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 111.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1224 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 68 L |