1967 Jaguar 240 vs. 1968 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1968 Opel Rekord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Jaguar 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Jaguar 240 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 149 more horse power than 1968 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Jaguar 240 should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 495 kg more than 1968 Opel Rekord. 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 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Rekord. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 Jaguar 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Jaguar 240 | 1968 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Jaguar | Opel |
| Model | 240 | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 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 | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 70 L |
