1988 Jensen Interceptor vs. 1986 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1988 Jensen Interceptor is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Jensen Interceptor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Jensen Interceptor (242 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1986 Lincoln Town Car. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Jensen Interceptor should accelerate faster than 1986 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 110 kg more than 1988 Jensen Interceptor.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Jensen Interceptor (418 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Lincoln Town Car. (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1988 Jensen Interceptor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Lincoln Town Car.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Jensen Interceptor | 1986 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Jensen | Lincoln |
| Model | Interceptor | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| 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 | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2990 mm |
