1964 Austin Princess vs. 1971 Jensen Interceptor
To start off, 1971 Jensen Interceptor is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin Princess 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 181 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Jensen Interceptor should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 366 kg more than 1971 Jensen Interceptor.
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 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1971 Jensen Interceptor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin Princess. 1971 Jensen Interceptor has automatic transmission and 1964 Austin Princess has manual transmission. 1964 Austin Princess will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Jensen Interceptor will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin Princess | 1971 Jensen Interceptor | |
| Make | Austin | Jensen |
| Model | Princess | Interceptor |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 6286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 556 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1814 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 90 L |
