1968 Jensen Interceptor vs. 1987 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1987 Toyota Crown is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Jensen Interceptor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Jensen Interceptor would be higher. 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 89 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Crown. (190 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Jensen Interceptor should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Jensen Interceptor weights approximately 170 kg more than 1987 Toyota Crown. 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 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Crown. (255 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1968 Jensen Interceptor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Jensen Interceptor | 1987 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Jensen | Toyota |
| Model | Interceptor | Crown |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6275 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 279 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 587 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 108 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 91 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2730 mm |
