1968 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1967 Jaguar 240
To start off, 1968 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 1 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 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chrysler Town & Country (305 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1967 Jaguar 240. (208 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1967 Jaguar 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 646 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, 1968 Chrysler Town & Country (543 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Jaguar 240. (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chrysler Town & Country | 1967 Jaguar 240 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Jaguar |
| Model | Town & Country | 240 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7206 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2166 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 54 L |
