1967 Ford GT 40 vs. 1967 Jaguar 240
To start off, both 1967 Ford GT 40 and 1967 Jaguar 240 were released in the same year (1967). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 1967 Jaguar 240. (131 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1967 Jaguar 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 442 kg more than 1967 Ford GT 40.
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) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1967 Jaguar 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ford GT 40 | 1967 Jaguar 240 | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | GT 40 | 240 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 2482 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.6 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 998 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 54 L |
