1955 Jaguar XK vs. 1968 Jaguar 240
To start off, 1968 Jaguar 240 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,441 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Jaguar XK (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1968 Jaguar 240. (131 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1968 Jaguar 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 18 kg more than 1955 Jaguar XK.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1955 Jaguar XK (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Jaguar 240. (204 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1955 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Jaguar XK | 1968 Jaguar 240 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Jaguar |
| Model | XK | 240 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3441 cc | 2483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 204 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 54 L |
