1967 Jaguar 240 vs. 2012 Jaguar XF
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XF 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Jaguar XF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XF (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 302 more horse power than 1967 Jaguar 240. (208 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 1967 Jaguar 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jaguar XF weights approximately 433 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 Jaguar XF (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Jaguar 240. (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Jaguar 240 | 2012 Jaguar XF | |
| Make | Jaguar | Jaguar |
| Model | 240 | XF |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1953 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4961 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2908 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 70 L |
