1967 Jaguar 240 vs. 2009 Mazda 2
To start off, 2009 Mazda 2 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 106 more horse power than 2009 Mazda 2. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Jaguar 240 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda 2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 560 kg more than 2009 Mazda 2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Jaguar 240 (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda 2. (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Jaguar 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda 2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Jaguar 240 | 2009 Mazda 2 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mazda |
| Model | 240 | 2 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 43 L |
