1959 Austin A 135 vs. 1967 Jaguar 240
To start off, 1967 Jaguar 240 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Jaguar 240 (208 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 135. (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Jaguar 240 should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 135 weights approximately 560 kg more than 1967 Jaguar 240.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Austin A 135 (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Jaguar 240. (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 135 | 1967 Jaguar 240 | |
| Make | Austin | Jaguar |
| Model | A 135 | 240 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 8.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 54 L |
