1968 Jensen Interceptor vs. 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 is newer by 37 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, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 (291 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1968 Jensen Interceptor. (279 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 should accelerate faster than 1968 Jensen Interceptor.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Jensen Interceptor (587 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3. (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Jensen Interceptor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Jensen Interceptor | 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 | |
| Make | Jensen | Land Rover |
| Model | Interceptor | Discovery 3 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6275 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 279 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 587 Nm | 425 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 108 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1930 mm |
