1969 Jensen Interceptor vs. 1969 Mercedes-Benz C 111
To start off, both 1969 Jensen Interceptor and 1969 Mercedes-Benz C 111 were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,276 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Jensen Interceptor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mercedes-Benz C 111 (280 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1969 Jensen Interceptor. (279 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercedes-Benz C 111 should accelerate faster than 1969 Jensen Interceptor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Jensen Interceptor weights approximately 650 kg more than 1969 Mercedes-Benz C 111.
Let's talk about torque, 1969 Jensen Interceptor (588 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mercedes-Benz C 111. (293 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1969 Jensen Interceptor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mercedes-Benz C 111.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Jensen Interceptor | 1969 Mercedes-Benz C 111 | |
| Make | Jensen | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Interceptor | C 111 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6276 cc | 4799 cc |
| Horse Power | 279 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 120 L |
