1979 Buick Regal vs. 1949 Jensen Interceptor
To start off, 1979 Buick Regal is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Jensen Interceptor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Jensen Interceptor would be higher. At 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Jensen Interceptor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Jensen Interceptor (130 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1979 Buick Regal. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1949 Jensen Interceptor should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Jensen Interceptor weights approximately 69 kg more than 1979 Buick Regal. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1949 Jensen Interceptor (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Regal. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1949 Jensen Interceptor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Regal | 1949 Jensen Interceptor | |
| Make | Buick | Jensen |
| Model | Regal | Interceptor |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 3990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 288 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1499 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2860 mm |
