1967 Jaguar 240 vs. 1998 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1998 Ford Falcon is newer by 31 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Falcon (221 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1967 Jaguar 240. (208 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1967 Jaguar 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1998 Ford Falcon.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Jaguar 240. (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Jaguar 240 | 1998 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Jaguar | Ford |
| Model | 240 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 59 L |
