1967 Jaguar 240 vs. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1967 Jaguar 240 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Jaguar 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Jaguar 240 (208 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Jaguar 240 should accelerate faster than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Jaguar 240 (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 Jaguar 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Jaguar 240 | 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 240 | 220 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 6.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 48 L |
