1968 Ford 17 vs. 1968 Jaguar 240
To start off, both 1968 Ford 17 and 1968 Jaguar 240 were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,483 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Jaguar 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Jaguar 240 (131 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1968 Ford 17. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Jaguar 240 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1968 Ford 17. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1968 Jaguar 240 (204 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 17. (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Jaguar 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford 17 | 1968 Jaguar 240 | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | 17 | 240 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2483 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5550 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 204 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 76.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 54 L |