1979 Ford LTD vs. 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey
To start off, 1979 Ford LTD is newer by 3 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1979 Ford LTD. (133 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 526 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, 1979 Ford LTD (332 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey. (176 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey. 1979 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey has manual transmission. 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford LTD | 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey | |
| Make | Ford | Jensen |
| Model | LTD | Jensen-Healey |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |
