1985 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1971 Jensen Interceptor
To start off, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Jensen Interceptor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Jensen Interceptor would be higher. At 6,286 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Jensen Interceptor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 (346 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1971 Jensen Interceptor. (300 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1971 Jensen Interceptor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Jensen Interceptor weights approximately 854 kg more than 1985 Abarth Lancia 037.
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, 1971 Jensen Interceptor (556 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Abarth Lancia 037. (300 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1971 Jensen Interceptor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Abarth Lancia 037. 1971 Jensen Interceptor has automatic transmission and 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 has manual transmission. 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Jensen Interceptor will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1971 Jensen Interceptor | |
Make | Abarth | Jensen |
Model | Lancia 037 | Interceptor |
Year Released | 1985 | 1971 |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 6286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 556 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1814 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2670 mm |