1949 Jensen Interceptor vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1967 Mercury Comet is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Jensen Interceptor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Jensen Interceptor would be higher. At 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Jensen Interceptor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Jensen Interceptor (130 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Jensen Interceptor should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Jensen Interceptor weights approximately 137 kg more than 1967 Mercury Comet. 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, 1949 Jensen Interceptor (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1949 Jensen Interceptor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Jensen Interceptor | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Jensen | Mercury |
| Model | Interceptor | Comet |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 3279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1499 kg | 1362 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2950 mm |
