1972 Ford Fairlane vs. 1949 Jensen 4-Litre
To start off, 1972 Ford Fairlane is newer by 23 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 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Fairlane (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1949 Jensen 4-Litre. (130 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Fairlane 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 170 kg more than 1972 Ford Fairlane.
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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1972 Ford Fairlane | 1949 Jensen 4-Litre | |
Make | Ford | Jensen |
Model | Fairlane | 4-Litre |
Year Released | 1972 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4097 cc | 3990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 111.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3210 mm |