1968 Jaguar 240 vs. 1963 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1968 Jaguar 240 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Opel Rekord would be higher. 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 78 more horse power than 1963 Opel Rekord. (53 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Jaguar 240 should accelerate faster than 1963 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 470 kg more than 1963 Opel Rekord. 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 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Opel Rekord. (108 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1968 Jaguar 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Jaguar 240 | 1963 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Jaguar | Opel |
| Model | 240 | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2483 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 74 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2650 mm |
