1972 Dodge Challenger vs. 1972 Jensen Healey
To start off, both 1972 Dodge Challenger and 1972 Jensen Healey were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,208 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Challenger is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Challenger weights approximately 410 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Challenger | 1972 Jensen Healey | |
| Make | Dodge | Jensen |
| Model | Challenger | Healey |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5208 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2350 mm |
