1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1968 Jensen Interceptor
To start off, 1968 Jensen Interceptor is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 6,275 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Jensen Interceptor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Jensen Interceptor (279 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Jensen Interceptor should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Jensen Interceptor weights approximately 780 kg more than 1950 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Jensen Interceptor (587 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 507 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1968 Jensen Interceptor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A 40 | 1968 Jensen Interceptor | |
| Make | Austin | Jensen |
| Model | A 40 | Interceptor |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 6275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 587 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 72 L |
