2005 Cadillac CTS vs. 1972 Jensen Healey
To start off, 2005 Cadillac CTS is newer by 33 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 2,597 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac CTS (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1972 Jensen Healey. (138 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1972 Jensen Healey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 765 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, 2005 Cadillac CTS (245 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Jensen Healey. (176 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Jensen Healey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac CTS | 1972 Jensen Healey | |
| Make | Cadillac | Jensen |
| Model | CTS | Healey |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2597 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 179 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.2 mm | 95.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 69.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 223 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 50 L |
