1967 Jaguar 240 vs. 1955 Peugeot 403
To start off, 1967 Jaguar 240 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Peugeot 403. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Peugeot 403 would be higher. At 2,482 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Jaguar 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Jaguar 240 (131 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 403. (57 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Jaguar 240 should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1955 Peugeot 403. 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, 1967 Jaguar 240 (203 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 403. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 Jaguar 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 403.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Jaguar 240 | 1955 Peugeot 403 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Peugeot |
| Model | 240 | 403 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2482 cc | 1468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 73 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |
