1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1949 Jensen 4-Litre
To start off, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 is newer by 16 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, both vehicles can yield 130 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Jensen 4-Litre weights approximately 220 kg more than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600.
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:
| 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1949 Jensen 4-Litre | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Jensen |
| Model | 2600 | 4-Litre |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2584 cc | 3990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 6.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 86 L |
