2006 Cadillac STS vs. 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey
To start off, 2006 Cadillac STS is newer by 30 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 4,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Cadillac STS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac STS (320 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster 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, 2006 Cadillac STS (428 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey. (176 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac STS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey. 2006 Cadillac STS 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. 2006 Cadillac STS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac STS | 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey | |
| Make | Cadillac | Jensen |
| Model | STS | Jensen-Healey |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4556 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 428 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 50 L |
