1985 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 1949 Jensen 4-Litre
To start off, 1985 Bentley Mulsanne is newer by 36 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Bentley Mulsanne is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 630 kg more than 1949 Jensen 4-Litre.
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. 1985 Bentley Mulsanne 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. 1985 Bentley Mulsanne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1985 Bentley Mulsanne | 1949 Jensen 4-Litre | |
Make | Bentley | Jensen |
Model | Mulsanne | 4-Litre |
Year Released | 1985 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 130 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3210 mm |