1967 Jaguar 240 vs. 2011 Volvo S40
To start off, 2011 Volvo S40 is newer by 44 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, 2011 Volvo S40 (227 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1967 Jaguar 240. (208 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volvo S40 should accelerate faster than 1967 Jaguar 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volvo S40 weights approximately 59 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, 2011 Volvo S40 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Jaguar 240. (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Volvo S40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Jaguar 240 | 2011 Volvo S40 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Volvo |
| Model | 240 | S40 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1579 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4475 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 57 L |
