1949 Jensen 4-Litre vs. 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari

To start off, 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 40 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 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari (139 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1949 Jensen 4-Litre. (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1949 Jensen 4-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 265 kg more than 1949 Jensen 4-Litre. 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. 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1949 Jensen 4-Litre has manual transmission. 1949 Jensen 4-Litre will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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