1949 Jensen 4-Litre vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1973 Mercury Montego is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Jensen 4-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Jensen 4-Litre would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Jensen 4-Litre (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Jensen 4-Litre should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 75 kg more than 1949 Jensen 4-Litre.
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 Jensen 4-Litre | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Jensen | Mercury |
| Model | 4-Litre | Montego |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 93.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.3:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3010 mm |
