1995 Ferrari 512 M vs. 1972 Jensen Healey
To start off, 1995 Ferrari 512 M is newer by 23 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 4,942 cc, 1995 Ferrari 512 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari 512 M (423 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 285 more horse power than 1972 Jensen Healey. (138 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari 512 M should accelerate faster than 1972 Jensen Healey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ferrari 512 M weights approximately 490 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, 1995 Ferrari 512 M (500 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Jensen Healey. (176 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1995 Ferrari 512 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Jensen Healey.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ferrari 512 M | 1972 Jensen Healey | |
| Make | Ferrari | Jensen |
| Model | 512 M | Healey |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1971 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 423 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| 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 | 1455 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2350 mm |
