1965 Ford Corsair vs. 1972 Jensen Healey
To start off, 1972 Jensen Healey is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Jensen Healey (138 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (97 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Jensen Healey should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Corsair weights approximately 66 kg more than 1972 Jensen Healey.
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, 1972 Jensen Healey (176 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (164 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Jensen Healey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ford Corsair | 1972 Jensen Healey | |
| Make | Ford | Jensen |
| Model | Corsair | Healey |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 95.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 69.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1031 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |
