1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1949 Jensen 4-Litre
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 27 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, 1949 Jensen 4-Litre (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (73 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1949 Jensen 4-Litre should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Jensen 4-Litre weights approximately 506 kg more than 1976 Ford Cortina. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Cortina | 1949 Jensen 4-Litre | |
| Make | Ford | Jensen |
| Model | Cortina | 4-Litre |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 3990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 6.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 86 L |
