1967 Jaguar 240 vs. 1977 Lancia Scorpion
To start off, 1977 Lancia Scorpion is newer by 10 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) has 52 more horse power than 1977 Lancia Scorpion. (79 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Jaguar 240 should accelerate faster than 1977 Lancia Scorpion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 365 kg more than 1977 Lancia Scorpion. 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 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Lancia Scorpion. (121 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1967 Jaguar 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Lancia Scorpion.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Jaguar 240 | 1977 Lancia Scorpion | |
Make | Jaguar | Lancia |
Model | 240 | Scorpion |
Year Released | 1967 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2482 cc | 1756 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 79 HP |
Torque | 203 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 79.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2310 mm |