1971 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1949 Jensen 4-Litre
To start off, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood is newer by 22 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 7,725 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood (345 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1949 Jensen 4-Litre. (130 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1949 Jensen 4-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 603 kg more than 1949 Jensen 4-Litre. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 1949 Jensen 4-Litre has manual transmission. 1949 Jensen 4-Litre will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1949 Jensen 4-Litre | |
| Make | Cadillac | Jensen |
| Model | Fleetwood | 4-Litre |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7725 cc | 3990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2223 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5810 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 3210 mm |
