1968 Jaguar 240 vs. 1969 Nissan Gloria
To start off, 1969 Nissan Gloria is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Jaguar 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Jaguar 240 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 42 more horse power than 1969 Nissan Gloria. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Jaguar 240 should accelerate faster than 1969 Nissan Gloria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1969 Nissan Gloria. 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 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Nissan Gloria. (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1968 Jaguar 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Nissan Gloria.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Jaguar 240 | 1969 Nissan Gloria | |
| Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
| Model | 240 | Gloria |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1969 |
| Engine Size | 2483 cc | 1987 cc |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2700 mm |
