1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey vs. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 14 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 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 (326 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 570 kg more than 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey. 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, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 (480 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey. (176 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 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 | 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Jensen | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Jensen-Healey | 500 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 4973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 326 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2810 mm |
