1967 Jaguar 240 vs. 2012 Ford Ka
To start off, 2012 Ford Ka 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, 1967 Jaguar 240 (208 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2012 Ford Ka. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Jaguar 240 should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 465 kg more than 2012 Ford Ka. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Jaguar 240 (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Ka. (145 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1967 Jaguar 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Jaguar 240 | 2012 Ford Ka | |
| Make | Jaguar | Ford |
| Model | 240 | Ka |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1247 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 17.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 35 L |
