1967 Jaguar 240 vs. 2002 Mazda 6
To start off, 2002 Mazda 6 is newer by 35 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 44 more horse power than 2002 Mazda 6. (164 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Jaguar 240 should accelerate faster than 2002 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 30 kg more than 2002 Mazda 6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Jaguar 240 (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mazda 6. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Jaguar 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Jaguar 240 | 2002 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mazda |
| Model | 240 | 6 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2261 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 64 L |
