1967 Jaguar 240 vs. 1991 Porsche 968
To start off, 1991 Porsche 968 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 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Jaguar 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Porsche 968 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1967 Jaguar 240. (208 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1967 Jaguar 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1991 Porsche 968.
Let's talk about torque, 1991 Porsche 968 (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Jaguar 240. (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1991 Porsche 968 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 968 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
| Model | 240 | 968 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 74 L |
