1972 Jensen Jensen-Healey vs. 1972 Mazda 818
To start off, both 1972 Jensen Jensen-Healey and 1972 Mazda 818 were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Jensen Jensen-Healey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Jensen Jensen-Healey (120 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1972 Mazda 818. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Jensen Jensen-Healey should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Jensen Jensen-Healey weights approximately 160 kg more than 1972 Mazda 818. 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.
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1972 Jensen Jensen-Healey | 1972 Mazda 818 | |
Make | Jensen | Mazda |
Model | Jensen-Healey | 818 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1973 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2320 mm |