1968 Jensen Interceptor vs. 1996 Renault Safrane
To start off, 1996 Renault Safrane is newer by 28 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 138 more horse power than 1996 Renault Safrane. (141 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Jensen Interceptor should accelerate faster than 1996 Renault Safrane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Jensen Interceptor weights approximately 225 kg more than 1996 Renault Safrane. 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 387 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Renault Safrane. (200 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Jensen Interceptor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Renault Safrane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Jensen Interceptor | 1996 Renault Safrane | |
| Make | Jensen | Renault |
| Model | Interceptor | Safrane |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6275 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 279 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 587 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 108 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 38 L |
