1984 Ford GT vs. 1949 Jensen 4-Litre
To start off, 1984 Ford GT 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, both vehicles can yield 130 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Jensen 4-Litre weights approximately 490 kg more than 1984 Ford GT.
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:
| 1984 Ford GT | 1949 Jensen 4-Litre | |
| Make | Ford | Jensen |
| Model | GT | 4-Litre |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2299 cc | 3990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3210 mm |
