1990 Ford Festiva vs. 1971 Jensen Interceptor
To start off, 1990 Ford Festiva is newer by 19 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 6,276 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Jensen Interceptor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Jensen Interceptor (279 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1990 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Jensen Interceptor should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Jensen Interceptor weights approximately 972 kg more than 1990 Ford Festiva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Jensen Interceptor (587 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 487 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Jensen Interceptor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Festiva | 1971 Jensen Interceptor | |
| Make | Ford | Jensen |
| Model | Festiva | Interceptor |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 6276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 587 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1752 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2680 mm |
