1962 Abarth 2400 vs. 1967 Jaguar 240
To start off, 1967 Jaguar 240 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Abarth 2400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Abarth 2400 would be higher. At 2,482 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Jaguar 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Abarth 2400 (142 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1967 Jaguar 240. (131 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Abarth 2400 should accelerate faster than 1967 Jaguar 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1962 Abarth 2400.
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, 1967 Jaguar 240 (203 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Abarth 2400. (196 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Jaguar 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Abarth 2400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Abarth 2400 | 1967 Jaguar 240 | |
| Make | Abarth | Jaguar |
| Model | 2400 | 240 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2323 cc | 2482 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| 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 | 1050 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2740 mm |
