1961 Cadillac 62 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 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Jaguar 240 (208 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1961 Cadillac 62. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Jaguar 240 should accelerate faster than 1961 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 550 kg more than 1967 Jaguar 240.
Let's talk about torque, 1961 Cadillac 62 (582 Nm) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Jaguar 240. (300 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Cadillac 62 | 1967 Jaguar 240 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Jaguar |
| Model | 62 | 240 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 54 L |
