1964 Jaguar 3.8 vs. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240
To start off, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Jaguar 3.8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Jaguar 3.8 would be higher. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Jaguar 3.8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Jaguar 3.8 (221 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240. (63 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Jaguar 3.8 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240.
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, 1964 Jaguar 3.8 (325 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240. (138 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1964 Jaguar 3.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240 has automatic transmission and 1964 Jaguar 3.8 has manual transmission. 1964 Jaguar 3.8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Jaguar 3.8 | 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240 | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 3.8 | 240 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3781 cc | 2404 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 92 mm |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 133 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 65 L |