1960 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1988 Jensen Interceptor
To start off, 1988 Jensen Interceptor is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fairthorpe Electron would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Jensen Interceptor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Jensen Interceptor (242 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (42 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Jensen Interceptor should accelerate faster than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Jensen Interceptor weights approximately 1230 kg more than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Jensen Interceptor (418 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 352 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Jensen Interceptor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fairthorpe Electron | 1988 Jensen Interceptor | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Jensen |
| Model | Electron | Interceptor |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 5898 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 42 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 418 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2680 mm |
