1975 Jensen Interceptor vs. 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, both 1975 Jensen Interceptor and 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1975 Jensen Interceptor. (215 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1975 Jensen Interceptor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 146 kg more than 1975 Jensen Interceptor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Jensen Interceptor is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Jensen Interceptor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Jensen Interceptor. (448 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Jensen Interceptor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Jensen Interceptor | 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Jensen | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Interceptor | Toronado |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7206 cc | 7446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 518 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.8 mm | 104.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 108 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1969 kg | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 91 L |
