1966 Jensen Interceptor vs. 1966 Rover P5
To start off, both 1966 Jensen Interceptor and 1966 Rover P5 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 209 more horse power than 1966 Rover P5. (122 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Jensen Interceptor should accelerate faster than 1966 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Jensen Interceptor weights approximately 120 kg more than 1966 Rover P5. 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 460 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Rover P5. (217 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 1966 Jensen Interceptor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Jensen Interceptor | 1966 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Jensen | Rover |
| Model | Interceptor | P5 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7205 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 331 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 677 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 54 L |
