1967 Jaguar 240 vs. 1990 Volvo 960
To start off, 1990 Volvo 960 is newer by 23 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 21 more horse power than 1990 Volvo 960. (187 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Jaguar 240 should accelerate faster than 1990 Volvo 960. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Volvo 960 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1967 Jaguar 240.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Jaguar 240 (300 Nm) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volvo 960. (263 Nm). This means 1967 Jaguar 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volvo 960.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Jaguar 240 | 1990 Volvo 960 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Volvo |
| Model | 240 | 960 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 263 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 80 L |
