1974 AC 428 vs. 1974 Jensen Interceptor
To start off, both 1974 AC 428 and 1974 Jensen Interceptor were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 AC 428 (298 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1974 Jensen Interceptor. (279 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1974 Jensen Interceptor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Jensen Interceptor weights approximately 320 kg more than 1974 AC 428.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 AC 428 (639 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Jensen Interceptor. (587 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1974 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Jensen Interceptor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 AC 428 | 1974 Jensen Interceptor | |
| Make | AC | Jensen |
| Model | 428 | Interceptor |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7003 cc | 6276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 298 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 639 Nm | 587 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2680 mm |
