1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1972 Jensen Healey
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Jensen Healey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Jensen Healey would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Jensen Healey (138 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (107 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Jensen Healey should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 125 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, 1976 Ford Cortina (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Jensen Healey. (176 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Jensen Healey.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 1972 Jensen Healey | |
Make | Ford | Jensen |
Model | Cortina | Healey |
Year Released | 1976 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 107 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 95.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 69.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |