1967 Jaguar 240 vs. 1976 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1976 Mercury Cougar is newer by 9 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 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Jaguar 240 (208 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1976 Mercury Cougar. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Jaguar 240 should accelerate faster than 1976 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 510 kg more than 1967 Jaguar 240.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Mercury Cougar (377 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Jaguar 240. (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Jaguar 240 | 1976 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
| Model | 240 | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 5766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 2030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2910 mm |
