1966 Ford Consul vs. 1966 Jensen Interceptor
To start off, both 1966 Ford Consul and 1966 Jensen Interceptor were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,205 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Jensen Interceptor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Jensen Interceptor (331 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 286 more horse power than 1966 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Jensen Interceptor should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Jensen Interceptor weights approximately 1068 kg more than 1966 Ford Consul. 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 (677 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 592 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1966 Jensen Interceptor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Consul | 1966 Jensen Interceptor | |
Make | Ford | Jensen |
Model | Consul | Interceptor |
Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1181 cc | 7205 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 331 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 677 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 782 kg | 1850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 72 L |