1971 Jensen Interceptor vs. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk
To start off, 1995 Pontiac Firehawk is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Jensen Interceptor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Jensen Interceptor would be higher. At 6,286 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Jensen Interceptor is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Jensen Interceptor weights approximately 133 kg more than 1995 Pontiac Firehawk.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1971 Jensen Interceptor (556 Nm) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Pontiac Firehawk. (464 Nm). This means 1971 Jensen Interceptor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Pontiac Firehawk. 1971 Jensen Interceptor has automatic transmission and 1995 Pontiac Firehawk has manual transmission. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Jensen Interceptor will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Jensen Interceptor | 1995 Pontiac Firehawk | |
Make | Jensen | Pontiac |
Model | Interceptor | Firehawk |
Year Released | 1971 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6286 cc | 5735 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 556 Nm | 464 Nm |
Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 257 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1681 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 54 L |