1989 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 1972 Jensen Healey
To start off, 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Jensen Healey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Jensen Healey would be higher. At 3,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1972 Jensen Healey. (138 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1972 Jensen Healey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS weights approximately 308 kg more than 1972 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, 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Jensen Healey. (176 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Jensen Healey.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS | 1972 Jensen Healey | |
| Make | Ferrari | Jensen |
| Model | 328 GTS | Healey |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3186 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 50 L |
