1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1966 Jensen Interceptor
To start off, 1966 Jensen Interceptor is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 6,276 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Jensen Interceptor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Jensen Interceptor (279 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (168 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Jensen Interceptor should accelerate faster than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Jensen Interceptor weights approximately 1120 kg more than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 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, 1966 Jensen Interceptor (587 Nm) has 367 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (220 Nm). This means 1966 Jensen Interceptor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 1966 Jensen Interceptor has automatic transmission and 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1966 Jensen Interceptor will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1966 Jensen Interceptor | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Jensen |
Model | Giulia | Interceptor |
Year Released | 1965 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 6276 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 279 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 587 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 108 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 85.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 214 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 72 L |