1984 Austin Montego vs. 1949 Jensen 4-Litre
To start off, 1984 Austin Montego is newer by 35 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 15 more horse power than 1984 Austin Montego. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1949 Jensen 4-Litre should accelerate faster than 1984 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Jensen 4-Litre weights approximately 576 kg more than 1984 Austin Montego. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1949 Jensen 4-Litre is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1949 Jensen 4-Litre. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Austin Montego, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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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1984 Austin Montego | 1949 Jensen 4-Litre | |
Make | Austin | Jensen |
Model | Montego | 4-Litre |
Year Released | 1984 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 3990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 111.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 6.3:1 |
Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3210 mm |