1964 AC Cobra vs. 1972 Jensen Healey
To start off, 1972 Jensen Healey is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 AC Cobra would be higher. At 4,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 AC Cobra (267 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1972 Jensen Healey. (138 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1972 Jensen Healey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 AC Cobra weights approximately 45 kg more than 1972 Jensen Healey. 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, 1964 AC Cobra (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Jensen Healey. (176 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1964 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Jensen Healey.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 AC Cobra | 1972 Jensen Healey | |
| Make | AC | Jensen |
| Model | Cobra | Healey |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4737 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 426 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 95.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 69.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |
