1952 Austin A 70 vs. 1949 Jensen Interceptor
To start off, 1952 Austin A 70 is newer by 3 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 64 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1949 Jensen Interceptor should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Jensen Interceptor weights approximately 219 kg more than 1952 Austin A 70. 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 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1949 Jensen Interceptor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin A 70 | 1949 Jensen Interceptor | |
| Make | Austin | Jensen |
| Model | A 70 | Interceptor |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 3990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 288 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1499 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 59 L |
