1990 Jensen Interceptor vs. 1982 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1990 Jensen Interceptor is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 5,897 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Jensen Interceptor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jensen Interceptor (242 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1982 Lincoln Town Car. (129 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jensen Interceptor should accelerate faster than 1982 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 97 kg more than 1990 Jensen Interceptor.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Jensen Interceptor (418 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lincoln Town Car. (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1990 Jensen Interceptor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Lincoln Town Car.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Jensen Interceptor | 1982 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Jensen | Lincoln |
| Model | Interceptor | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5897 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 418 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1817 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 |
