1967 Jaguar 240 vs. 2010 Ford Explorer
To start off, 2010 Ford Explorer is newer by 43 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Explorer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1967 Jaguar 240. (208 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 1967 Jaguar 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Explorer weights approximately 541 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, 2010 Ford Explorer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Jaguar 240. (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Jaguar 240 | 2010 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Jaguar | Ford |
| Model | 240 | Explorer |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 2061 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4912 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1849 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2888 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 85 L |
