1967 Jaguar 240 vs. 1977 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1977 Peugeot 504 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 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Jaguar 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Jaguar 240 (208 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1977 Peugeot 504. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Jaguar 240 should accelerate faster than 1977 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1977 Peugeot 504. 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 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Peugeot 504. (135 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1967 Jaguar 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Jaguar 240 | 1977 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Peugeot |
| Model | 240 | 504 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2304 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2750 mm |
