1967 Jaguar 240 vs. 1996 Renault Safrane
To start off, 1996 Renault Safrane is newer by 29 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 67 more horse power than 1996 Renault Safrane. (141 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Jaguar 240 should accelerate faster than 1996 Renault Safrane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Renault Safrane weights approximately 5 kg more than 1967 Jaguar 240.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Jaguar 240 (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Renault Safrane. (200 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1967 Jaguar 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Renault Safrane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Jaguar 240 | 1996 Renault Safrane | |
| Make | Jaguar | Renault |
| Model | 240 | Safrane |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 38 L |
