1967 Jaguar 240 vs. 2012 BMW 740
To start off, 2012 BMW 740 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 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Jaguar 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 740 (304 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1967 Jaguar 240. (208 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1967 Jaguar 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 740 weights approximately 430 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 BMW 740 (600 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Jaguar 240. (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Jaguar 240 | 2012 BMW 740 | |
| Make | Jaguar | BMW |
| Model | 240 | 740 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 304 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5072 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 82 L |
