1952 Jaguar XK vs. 1949 Jensen 4-Litre
To start off, 1952 Jaguar XK 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 Jaguar XK (158 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1949 Jensen 4-Litre. (130 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Jaguar XK 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 325 kg more than 1952 Jaguar XK.
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 Jaguar XK | 1949 Jensen 4-Litre | |
| Make | Jaguar | Jensen |
| Model | XK | 4-Litre |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3441 cc | 3990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 86 L |
