1967 Jaguar 240 vs. 1972 Plymouth Valiant
To start off, 1972 Plymouth Valiant is newer by 5 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 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Plymouth Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Jaguar 240 (208 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1972 Plymouth Valiant. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Jaguar 240 should accelerate faster than 1972 Plymouth Valiant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1972 Plymouth Valiant. 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 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Plymouth Valiant. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1967 Jaguar 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Plymouth Valiant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Jaguar 240 | 1972 Plymouth Valiant | |
| Make | Jaguar | Plymouth |
| Model | 240 | Valiant |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 3678 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 60 L |
