1967 Jaguar 240 vs. 1970 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1970 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 3 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 5,792 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Jaguar 240 (208 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1970 Pontiac Firebird. (158 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Jaguar 240 should accelerate faster than 1970 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 65 kg more than 1967 Jaguar 240.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Pontiac Firebird (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Jaguar 240. (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Jaguar 240 | 1970 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Jaguar | Pontiac |
| Model | 240 | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 5792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2750 mm |
