1972 Ford GT 40 vs. 1972 Jensen Jensen-Healey
To start off, both 1972 Ford GT 40 and 1972 Jensen 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 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1972 Jensen Jensen-Healey. (120 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1972 Jensen Jensen-Healey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Jensen Jensen-Healey weights approximately 200 kg more than 1972 Ford GT 40.
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 Ford GT 40 | 1972 Jensen Jensen-Healey | |
| Make | Ford | Jensen |
| Model | GT 40 | Jensen-Healey |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 980 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 50 L |
