1967 Jaguar 240 vs. 1961 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1967 Jaguar 240 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Lancia Appia 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 76 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Appia. (55 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Jaguar 240 should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 635 kg more than 1961 Lancia Appia. 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 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Jaguar 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Jaguar 240 | 1961 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lancia |
| Model | 240 | Appia |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2482 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.1 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 42 L |
