1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III vs. 1949 Jensen 4-Litre
To start off, 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III is newer by 15 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, 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III (148 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1949 Jensen 4-Litre. (130 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III 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 440 kg more than 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III.
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.
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1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III | 1949 Jensen 4-Litre | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Jensen |
Model | 3000 Mk III | 4-Litre |
Year Released | 1964 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 3990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 111.1 mm |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 86 L |