1967 Jaguar 240 vs. 2004 Rover 75
To start off, 2004 Rover 75 is newer by 37 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 79 more horse power than 2004 Rover 75. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Jaguar 240 should accelerate faster than 2004 Rover 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Rover 75 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1967 Jaguar 240.
Let's talk about torque, both vehicles can yield 300 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Jaguar 240 | 2004 Rover 75 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Rover |
| Model | 240 | 75 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1951 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 65 L |
