1952 Ferrari 500 F2 vs. 1949 Jensen 4-Litre
To start off, 1952 Ferrari 500 F2 is newer by 3 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 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Jensen 4-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 500 F2 (177 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1949 Jensen 4-Litre. (130 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 500 F2 should accelerate faster than 1949 Jensen 4-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Jensen 4-Litre weights approximately 1060 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 500 F2.
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:
| 1952 Ferrari 500 F2 | 1949 Jensen 4-Litre | |
| Make | Ferrari | Jensen |
| Model | 500 F2 | 4-Litre |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1949 |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 3990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 1620 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 3210 mm |
