1970 Jensen Interceptor vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1970 Jensen Interceptor is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Land Rover 109 would be higher. At 6,276 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Jensen Interceptor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Jensen Interceptor (279 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Jensen Interceptor should accelerate faster than 1959 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Jensen Interceptor weights approximately 50 kg more than 1959 Land Rover 109. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Jensen Interceptor (587 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 430 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Jensen Interceptor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Jensen Interceptor | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | Jensen | Land Rover |
| Model | Interceptor | 109 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6276 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 279 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 587 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2780 mm |
