1967 Jaguar 240 vs. 2012 BMW 750
To start off, 2012 BMW 750 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 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 750 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1967 Jaguar 240. (208 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1967 Jaguar 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 750 weights approximately 685 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 750 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Jaguar 240. (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 750 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 750 | |
| Make | Jaguar | BMW |
| Model | 240 | 750 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 2205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5215 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3211 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 82 L |
