1971 Jensen Interceptor vs. 1971 Triumph TR6
To start off, both 1971 Jensen Interceptor and 1971 Triumph TR6 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 175 more horse power than 1971 Triumph TR6. (104 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Jensen Interceptor should accelerate faster than 1971 Triumph TR6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Jensen Interceptor weights approximately 667 kg more than 1971 Triumph TR6. 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 @ 2800 RPM) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Triumph TR6. (194 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Jensen Interceptor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Triumph TR6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Jensen Interceptor | 1971 Triumph TR6 | |
| Make | Jensen | Triumph |
| Model | Interceptor | TR6 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6276 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 279 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 587 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 64 L |
