1967 Ferrari 365 California vs. 1949 Jensen 4-Litre
To start off, 1967 Ferrari 365 California is newer by 18 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 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1967 Ferrari 365 California is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ferrari 365 California (317 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1949 Jensen 4-Litre. (130 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari 365 California 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 125 kg more than 1967 Ferrari 365 California.
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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| 1967 Ferrari 365 California | 1949 Jensen 4-Litre | |
| Make | Ferrari | Jensen |
| Model | 365 California | 4-Litre |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4390 cc | 3990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 86 L |
