1963 Cadillac 62 vs. 1949 Jensen 4-Litre
To start off, 1963 Cadillac 62 is newer by 14 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 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 520 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:
1963 Cadillac 62 | 1949 Jensen 4-Litre | |
Make | Cadillac | Jensen |
Model | 62 | 4-Litre |
Year Released | 1963 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6390 cc | 3990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 130 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2140 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 5010 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 86 L |