1968 Ford 17 vs. 1969 Jaguar 240
To start off, 1969 Jaguar 240 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford 17 would be higher. At 2,550 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Ford 17 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Jaguar 240 (131 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1968 Ford 17. (123 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Jaguar 240 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 300 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 Ford 17 (201 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Jaguar 240. (198 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1968 Ford 17 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford 17 | 1969 Jaguar 240 | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | 17 | 240 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2550 cc | 2483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 201 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 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 | 40 L | 54 L |
