1967 Jaguar 240 vs. 2008 SsangYong Rexton

To start off, 2008 SsangYong Rexton is newer by 41 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 25 more horse power than 2008 SsangYong Rexton. (183 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Jaguar 240 should accelerate faster than 2008 SsangYong Rexton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 495 kg more than 1967 Jaguar 240.

Let's talk about torque, 2008 SsangYong Rexton (402 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Jaguar 240. (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Jaguar 240.

Compare all specifications:

1967 Jaguar 240 2008 SsangYong Rexton
Make Jaguar SsangYong
Model 240 Rexton
Year Released 1967 2008
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3442 cc 2696 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 5 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 208 HP 183 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 300 Nm 402 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 1600 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 8.1:1 17.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1520 kg 2015 kg
Vehicle Length 4540 mm 4730 mm
Vehicle Width 1690 mm 1880 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1840 mm
Wheelbase Size 2740 mm 2830 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 54 L 78 L


 

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