1960 Abarth 700 vs. 1949 Jensen Interceptor
To start off, 1960 Abarth 700 is newer by 11 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 67 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1949 Jensen Interceptor should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Jensen Interceptor weights approximately 929 kg more than 1960 Abarth 700. 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 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 700. (70 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1949 Jensen Interceptor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 700 | 1949 Jensen Interceptor | |
| Make | Abarth | Jensen |
| Model | 700 | Interceptor |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 3990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 288 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 164 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1499 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 59 L |
