1967 Jaguar 240 vs. 1971 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1971 Nissan Skyline is newer by 4 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, 1971 Nissan Skyline (136 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1967 Jaguar 240. (131 HP @ 5550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1967 Jaguar 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1971 Nissan Skyline.
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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan Skyline. (180 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 1967 Jaguar 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Jaguar 240 | 1971 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
| Model | 240 | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2482 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2650 mm |
