1967 Jaguar 240 vs. 1989 Plymouth Laser
To start off, 1989 Plymouth Laser is newer by 22 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 75 more horse power than 1989 Plymouth Laser. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Jaguar 240 should accelerate faster than 1989 Plymouth Laser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1989 Plymouth Laser. 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 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Plymouth Laser. (169 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1967 Jaguar 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Plymouth Laser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Jaguar 240 | 1989 Plymouth Laser | |
| Make | Jaguar | Plymouth |
| Model | 240 | Laser |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1989 |
| 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 | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2480 mm |
