1961 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1967 Jaguar 240
To start off, 1967 Jaguar 240 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 3,670 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 (310 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1967 Jaguar 240. (131 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1967 Jaguar 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1961 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, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 (376 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Jaguar 240. (203 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1961 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Aston Martin DB4 | 1967 Jaguar 240 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Jaguar |
| Model | DB4 | 240 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 2482 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 54 L |
