1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey vs. 1969 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Corona. (95 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey weights approximately 165 kg more than 1969 Toyota Corona. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey (176 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Corona. (143 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey | 1969 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Jensen | Toyota |
| Model | Jensen-Healey | Corona |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 1831 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 51 L |
