1967 Jaguar Type S vs. 1949 Jensen 4-Litre
To start off, 1967 Jaguar Type S 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 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Jensen 4-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Jaguar Type S (208 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1949 Jensen 4-Litre. (130 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Jaguar Type S should accelerate faster 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:
| 1967 Jaguar Type S | 1949 Jensen 4-Litre | |
| Make | Jaguar | Jensen |
| Model | Type S | 4-Litre |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 3990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 6.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 86 L |
