1967 Jaguar 240 vs. 1991 Porsche 928
To start off, 1991 Porsche 928 is newer by 24 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 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1967 Jaguar 240. (131 HP @ 5550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1967 Jaguar 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Porsche 928 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1967 Jaguar 240. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1991 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Jaguar 240. (203 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1991 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Jaguar 240 | 1991 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
| Model | 240 | 928 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2482 cc | 4663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 76 L |
