1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey vs. 1986 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1986 Toyota Celica is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Celica. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Celica 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 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Celica. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey | 1986 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Jensen | Toyota |
| Model | Jensen-Healey | Celica |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2620 mm |
