1973 Jensen Jensen-Healey vs. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280
To start off, both 1973 Jensen Jensen-Healey and 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,778 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 (170 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1973 Jensen Jensen-Healey. (120 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 should accelerate faster than 1973 Jensen Jensen-Healey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1973 Jensen Jensen-Healey. 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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1973 Jensen Jensen-Healey | 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 | |
Make | Jensen | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Jensen-Healey | 280 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1973 cc | 2778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |