1971 Ford 17 vs. 1972 Jensen Healey
To start off, 1972 Jensen Healey is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford 17 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Jensen Healey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Jensen Healey (138 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1971 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Jensen Healey should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford 17 weights approximately 110 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 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford 17. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1972 Jensen Healey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford 17 | 1972 Jensen Healey | |
| Make | Ford | Jensen |
| Model | 17 | Healey |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 50 L |
