1968 Jensen Interceptor vs. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, both 1968 Jensen Interceptor and 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Jensen Interceptor (279 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600. (248 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Jensen Interceptor should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1020 kg more than 1968 Jensen Interceptor.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Jensen Interceptor (587 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600. (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Jensen Interceptor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Jensen Interceptor | 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | Jensen | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Interceptor | 600 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6275 cc | 6330 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 279 HP | 248 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 587 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 108 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 6250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 65 L |
