1966 Jensen Interceptor vs. 1966 Simca 1200S
To start off, both 1966 Jensen Interceptor and 1966 Simca 1200S were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 200 more horse power than 1966 Simca 1200S. (79 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Jensen Interceptor should accelerate faster than 1966 Simca 1200S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Jensen Interceptor weights approximately 895 kg more than 1966 Simca 1200S. 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 @ 2800 RPM) has 481 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Simca 1200S. (106 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1966 Jensen Interceptor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Simca 1200S. 1966 Jensen Interceptor has automatic transmission and 1966 Simca 1200S has manual transmission. 1966 Simca 1200S 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:
| 1966 Jensen Interceptor | 1966 Simca 1200S | |
| Make | Jensen | Simca |
| Model | Interceptor | 1200S |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6276 cc | 1204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 279 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 587 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 108 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 53 L |
