1967 Jaguar 240 vs. 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 42 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, 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1967 Jaguar 240. (208 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1967 Jaguar 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 690 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Jaguar 240. (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Jaguar 240 | 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Jaguar | Jeep |
| Model | 240 | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 17.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 2210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 80 L |
