1993 Jensen Interceptor vs. 1973 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1993 Jensen Interceptor is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 7,542 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Jensen Interceptor (242 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Cougar. (213 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Jensen Interceptor should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 383 kg more than 1993 Jensen Interceptor.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Mercury Cougar (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Jensen Interceptor. (418 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Jensen Interceptor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Jensen Interceptor | 1973 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Jensen | Mercury |
| Model | Interceptor | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 7542 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 213 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 418 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1722 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2910 mm |
