1959 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1968 Jaguar 240
To start off, 1968 Jaguar 240 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 3,670 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1968 Jaguar 240. (131 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1968 Jaguar 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1959 Aston Martin DB4.
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, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 (360 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Jaguar 240. (204 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1959 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Aston Martin DB4 | 1968 Jaguar 240 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Jaguar |
| Model | DB4 | 240 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 2483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 204 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 54 L |
