1974 Jensen Interceptor vs. 1967 Mercury Brougham
To start off, 1974 Jensen Interceptor is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Brougham would be higher. At 6,721 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Brougham (325 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1974 Jensen Interceptor. (279 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Brougham should accelerate faster than 1974 Jensen Interceptor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Jensen Interceptor weights approximately 390 kg more than 1967 Mercury Brougham.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Mercury Brougham (602 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Jensen Interceptor. (587 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Jensen Interceptor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Jensen Interceptor | 1967 Mercury Brougham | |
| Make | Jensen | Mercury |
| Model | Interceptor | Brougham |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6276 cc | 6721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 279 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 587 Nm | 602 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3130 mm |
