1972 Jensen Interceptor vs. 1968 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1972 Jensen Interceptor is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercury Montclair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercury Montclair would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Jensen Interceptor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Jensen Interceptor (284 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1968 Mercury Montclair. (267 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Jensen Interceptor should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercury Montclair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 180 kg more than 1972 Jensen Interceptor.
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, 1968 Mercury Montclair (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Jensen Interceptor. (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Jensen Interceptor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Jensen Interceptor | 1968 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Jensen | Mercury |
| Model | Interceptor | Montclair |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7206 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 284 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 546 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.7 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 96 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 1998 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3130 mm |
