1975 Jensen Interceptor vs. 1975 Matra-Simca Bagheera
To start off, both 1975 Jensen Interceptor and 1975 Matra-Simca Bagheera were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,276 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Jensen Interceptor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Jensen Interceptor (279 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1975 Matra-Simca Bagheera. (83 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Jensen Interceptor should accelerate faster than 1975 Matra-Simca Bagheera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Jensen Interceptor weights approximately 850 kg more than 1975 Matra-Simca Bagheera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Jensen Interceptor (587 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 479 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Matra-Simca Bagheera. (108 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1975 Jensen Interceptor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Matra-Simca Bagheera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Jensen Interceptor | 1975 Matra-Simca Bagheera | |
| Make | Jensen | Matra-Simca |
| Model | Interceptor | Bagheera |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6276 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 279 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 587 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2380 mm |
