1967 Jaguar 240 vs. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200
To start off, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200 is newer by 19 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 90 more horse power than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Jaguar 240 should accelerate faster than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200. 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) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200. (173 Nm). This means 1967 Jaguar 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Jaguar 240 | 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 240 | 200 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2810 mm |
