1959 Fiat 1200 vs. 1954 Jensen Interceptor
To start off, 1959 Fiat 1200 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Jensen Interceptor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Jensen Interceptor would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Jensen Interceptor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Jensen Interceptor (130 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1200. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Jensen Interceptor should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Jensen Interceptor weights approximately 590 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1954 Jensen Interceptor (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1200. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1954 Jensen Interceptor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1200 | 1954 Jensen Interceptor | |
| Make | Fiat | Jensen |
| Model | 1200 | Interceptor |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1220 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 287 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2860 mm |
