1968 Jensen Interceptor vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 44 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 6,286 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Jensen Interceptor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1968 Jensen Interceptor. (325 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1968 Jensen Interceptor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 659 kg more than 1968 Jensen Interceptor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1968 Jensen Interceptor (576 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Jensen Interceptor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Jensen Interceptor | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Jensen | Land Rover |
| Model | Interceptor | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6286 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 2489 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1788 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2743 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 88 L |
