1967 Jensen Interceptor vs. 1998 Ford Contour
To start off, 1998 Ford Contour is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Jensen Interceptor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Jensen Interceptor would be higher. At 6,276 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Jensen Interceptor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Jensen Interceptor (279 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1998 Ford Contour. (128 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Jensen Interceptor should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Contour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Jensen Interceptor weights approximately 510 kg more than 1998 Ford Contour. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Jensen Interceptor (587 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 407 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Contour. (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Jensen Interceptor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Contour.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Jensen Interceptor | 1998 Ford Contour | |
| Make | Jensen | Ford |
| Model | Interceptor | Contour |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6276 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 279 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 587 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 108 mm | 84.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1242 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2710 mm |
