1967 Jaguar 240 vs. 1957 Talbot 2500
To start off, 1967 Jaguar 240 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Talbot 2500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Talbot 2500 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 90 more horse power than 1957 Talbot 2500. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Jaguar 240 should accelerate faster than 1957 Talbot 2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 520 kg more than 1957 Talbot 2500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Jaguar 240 (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Talbot 2500. (196 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1967 Jaguar 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Talbot 2500.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Jaguar 240 | 1957 Talbot 2500 | |
Make | Jaguar | Talbot |
Model | 240 | 2500 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1957 |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2510 mm |