1998 GMC Safari vs. 1972 Jensen Healey
To start off, 1998 GMC Safari is newer by 26 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 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 GMC Safari (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1972 Jensen Healey. (138 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1972 Jensen Healey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 GMC Safari weights approximately 990 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, 1998 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Jensen Healey. (176 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1998 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Jensen Healey. 1998 GMC Safari has automatic transmission and 1972 Jensen Healey has manual transmission. 1972 Jensen Healey will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 GMC Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 GMC Safari | 1972 Jensen Healey | |
| Make | GMC | Jensen |
| Model | Safari | Healey |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 95.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 69.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 50 L |
