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 2,989 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Porsche 968 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Porsche 968 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1967 Jaguar 240. (131 HP @ 5550 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 40 kg more than 1991 Porsche 968.
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 968 (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Jaguar 240. (203 Nm @ 3700 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 | 2482 cc | 2989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.1 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 92 L |
