1966 Ford Zephyr vs. 1968 Jaguar 240
To start off, 1968 Jaguar 240 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Jaguar 240 (131 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (126 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Jaguar 240 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1966 Ford Zephyr. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1966 Ford Zephyr (235 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Jaguar 240. (204 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Zephyr | 1968 Jaguar 240 | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | Zephyr | 240 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2992 cc | 2483 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5550 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 204 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 76.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 54 L |