1959 Holden FE vs. 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey
To start off, 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Holden FE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Holden FE would be higher. At 2,166 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Holden FE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1959 Holden FE. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey should accelerate faster than 1959 Holden FE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey weights approximately 180 kg more than 1959 Holden FE. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey (176 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Holden FE. (150 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Holden FE.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Holden FE | 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey | |
| Make | Holden | Jensen |
| Model | FE | Jensen-Healey |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2166 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2340 mm |
