1971 Jensen Interceptor vs. 1971 Lancia Stratos
To start off, both 1971 Jensen Interceptor and 1971 Lancia Stratos were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,276 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Jensen Interceptor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Jensen Interceptor (279 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1971 Lancia Stratos. (114 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Jensen Interceptor should accelerate faster than 1971 Lancia Stratos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Jensen Interceptor weights approximately 772 kg more than 1971 Lancia Stratos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Jensen Interceptor (587 Nm) has 432 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lancia Stratos. (155 Nm). This means 1971 Jensen Interceptor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lancia Stratos.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Jensen Interceptor | 1971 Lancia Stratos | |
| Make | Jensen | Lancia |
| Model | Interceptor | Stratos |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6276 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 279 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 587 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2170 mm |
