1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey vs. 1967 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 2,488 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1967 Opel Commodore. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Opel Commodore weights approximately 10 kg more than 1976 Jensen 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 Jensen Jensen-Healey (176 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Commodore. (174 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey | 1967 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Jensen | Opel |
| Model | Jensen-Healey | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
