1959 Austin A 40 vs. 1957 Jensen Interceptor
To start off, 1959 Austin A 40 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Jensen Interceptor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Jensen Interceptor would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Jensen Interceptor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Jensen Interceptor (129 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Jensen Interceptor should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Jensen Interceptor weights approximately 735 kg more than 1959 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, 1957 Jensen Interceptor (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1957 Jensen Interceptor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 40 | 1957 Jensen Interceptor | |
| Make | Austin | Jensen |
| Model | A 40 | Interceptor |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 288 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2860 mm |
