1967 Jaguar 240 vs. 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 45 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 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (430 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1967 Jaguar 240. (208 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1967 Jaguar 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 170 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, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (489 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Jaguar 240. (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Jaguar 240 | 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
Make | Jaguar | Aston Martin |
Model | 240 | V8 Vantage |
Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 4700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 430 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 489 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4382 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1867 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2601 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 80 L |