1967 Jaguar 240 vs. 1968 Volvo 120
To start off, 1968 Volvo 120 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 2,482 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Jaguar 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Jaguar 240 (131 HP) has 64 more horse power than 1968 Volvo 120. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Jaguar 240 should accelerate faster than 1968 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1968 Volvo 120. 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 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Volvo 120. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1967 Jaguar 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Jaguar 240 | 1968 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Volvo |
| Model | 240 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2482 cc | 1777 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 84.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2610 mm |
