1967 Jaguar 240 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 40 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 60 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Jaguar 240 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 65 kg more than 1967 Jaguar 240.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C (340 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Jaguar 240. (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Jaguar 240 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 240 | C |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2148 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 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 | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 62 L |
