1968 Ford 17 vs. 1968 Jensen Interceptor
To start off, both 1968 Ford 17 and 1968 Jensen Interceptor were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,275 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Jensen Interceptor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Jensen Interceptor (279 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1968 Ford 17. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Jensen Interceptor should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Jensen Interceptor weights approximately 630 kg more than 1968 Ford 17. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Jensen Interceptor (587 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 439 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 17. (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Jensen Interceptor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford 17 | 1968 Jensen Interceptor | |
| Make | Ford | Jensen |
| Model | 17 | Interceptor |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 6275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 587 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 72 L |
