1958 Jensen Interceptor vs. 2009 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2009 Panoz Esperante is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Jensen Interceptor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Jensen Interceptor would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Panoz Esperante (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1958 Jensen Interceptor. (129 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1958 Jensen Interceptor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Jensen Interceptor weights approximately 8 kg more than 2009 Panoz Esperante.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Panoz Esperante (570 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Jensen Interceptor. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Jensen Interceptor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Jensen Interceptor | 2009 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Jensen | Panoz |
| Model | Interceptor | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1487 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2700 mm |
