1967 Jensen Interceptor vs. 2006 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2006 Panoz Esperante is newer by 39 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, 2006 Panoz Esperante (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1967 Jensen Interceptor. (279 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1967 Jensen Interceptor.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Jensen Interceptor (587 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Panoz Esperante. (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1967 Jensen Interceptor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Panoz Esperante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Jensen Interceptor | 2006 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Jensen | Panoz |
| Model | Interceptor | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6276 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 279 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 587 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 108 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 59 L |
