1968 Jensen Interceptor vs. 1968 Volvo 145
To start off, both 1968 Jensen Interceptor and 1968 Volvo 145 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 198 more horse power than 1968 Volvo 145. (81 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Jensen Interceptor should accelerate faster than 1968 Volvo 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Jensen Interceptor weights approximately 440 kg more than 1968 Volvo 145. 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 430 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Volvo 145. (157 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1968 Jensen Interceptor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Volvo 145.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Jensen Interceptor | 1968 Volvo 145 | |
| Make | Jensen | Volvo |
| Model | Interceptor | 145 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6275 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 279 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 587 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 108 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2620 mm |
