1960 Ford Taunus vs. 1971 Jensen Interceptor
To start off, 1971 Jensen Interceptor is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 6,286 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Jensen Interceptor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Jensen Interceptor (300 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1960 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Jensen Interceptor should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Jensen Interceptor weights approximately 848 kg more than 1960 Ford Taunus. 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, 1971 Jensen Interceptor (556 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 445 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1971 Jensen Interceptor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ford Taunus | 1971 Jensen Interceptor | |
| Make | Ford | Jensen |
| Model | Taunus | Interceptor |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 6286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 556 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1814 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 90 L |
