1987 Jensen Interceptor vs. 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, both 1987 Jensen Interceptor and 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,896 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Jensen Interceptor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Jensen Interceptor (242 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Jensen Interceptor should accelerate faster than 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 30 kg more than 1987 Jensen Interceptor.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 Jensen Interceptor (418 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis. (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1987 Jensen Interceptor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Jensen Interceptor | 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Jensen | Mercury |
| Model | Interceptor | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5896 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 418 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2920 mm |
