1967 Jaguar 240 vs. 1975 Porsche 924
To start off, 1975 Porsche 924 is newer by 8 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 @ 5550 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1975 Porsche 924. (125 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Jaguar 240 should accelerate faster than 1975 Porsche 924. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 354 kg more than 1975 Porsche 924. 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 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Porsche 924. (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Jaguar 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Porsche 924. 1975 Porsche 924 has automatic transmission and 1967 Jaguar 240 has manual transmission. 1967 Jaguar 240 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Porsche 924 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Jaguar 240 | 1975 Porsche 924 | |
Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
Model | 240 | 924 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2482 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 86.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 84.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1086 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 61 L |