1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey vs. 1987 Mazda 929
To start off, 1987 Mazda 929 is newer by 11 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 2,183 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1987 Mazda 929. (114 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey should accelerate faster than 1987 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mazda 929 weights approximately 150 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, 1987 Mazda 929 (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey. (176 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1987 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey | 1987 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Jensen | Mazda |
| Model | Jensen-Healey | 929 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 2183 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2720 mm |
