1967 Jaguar 240 vs. 2009 Lexus IS
To start off, 2009 Lexus IS 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, 1967 Jaguar 240 (208 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2009 Lexus IS. (175 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Jaguar 240 should accelerate faster than 2009 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lexus IS weights approximately 140 kg more than 1967 Jaguar 240.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Lexus IS (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Jaguar 240. (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Lexus IS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Jaguar 240 | 2009 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lexus |
| Model | 240 | IS |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2231 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 15.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 65 L |
