1968 Jensen Interceptor vs. 1968 Plymouth VIP
To start off, both 1968 Jensen Interceptor and 1968 Plymouth VIP 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 49 more horse power than 1968 Plymouth VIP. (230 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Jensen Interceptor should accelerate faster than 1968 Plymouth VIP. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Jensen Interceptor weights approximately 103 kg more than 1968 Plymouth VIP. 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 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Plymouth VIP. (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Jensen Interceptor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Plymouth VIP.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Jensen Interceptor | 1968 Plymouth VIP | |
| Make | Jensen | Plymouth |
| Model | Interceptor | VIP |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6275 cc | 5208 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 279 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 587 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 108 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1647 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 90 L |
