1967 Jaguar 240 vs. 1967 Opel Commodore
To start off, both 1967 Jaguar 240 and 1967 Opel Commodore were released in the same year (1967). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 114 more horse power than 1967 Opel Commodore. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Jaguar 240 should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1967 Opel Commodore. 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 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Commodore. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1967 Jaguar 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Jaguar 240 | 1967 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Jaguar | Opel |
| Model | 240 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2237 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 60 L |
