1992 Jensen Interceptor vs. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1992 Jensen Interceptor is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Jensen Interceptor (242 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (183 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Jensen Interceptor should accelerate faster than 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 120 kg more than 1992 Jensen Interceptor.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Jensen Interceptor. (418 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Jensen Interceptor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Jensen Interceptor | 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Jensen | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Interceptor | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 6598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 418 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3030 mm |
