1967 Jaguar 240 vs. 2006 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mariner is newer by 39 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 2,482 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Jaguar 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mariner (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1967 Jaguar 240. (131 HP @ 5550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 1967 Jaguar 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 485 kg more than 1967 Jaguar 240. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Jaguar 240. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mariner will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Mercury Mariner (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Jaguar 240. (203 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Jaguar 240 | 2006 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
| Model | 240 | Mariner |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2482 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 62 L |
