1967 Jaguar 240 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano 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 2,482 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Jaguar 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Jaguar 240 (131 HP) has 23 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (108 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Jaguar 240 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano weights approximately 600 kg more than 1967 Jaguar 240.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano (270 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Jaguar 240. (203 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano 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 Viano | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 240 | Viano |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2482 cc | 2146 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 2040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.1 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 75 L |
