1967 Jaguar 240 vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1979 Toyota Corolla is newer by 12 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 1979 Toyota Corolla. (72 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Jaguar 240 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 470 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corolla. 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 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (129 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1967 Jaguar 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Jaguar 240 | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
| Model | 240 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1768 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2410 mm |
