1968 Jaguar 240 vs. 1979 Buick Century
To start off, 1979 Buick Century is newer by 11 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 3,213 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Jaguar 240 (131 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1979 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Jaguar 240 should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1979 Buick Century. 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, 1979 Buick Century (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Jaguar 240. (204 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Jaguar 240 | 1979 Buick Century | |
| Make | Jaguar | Buick |
| Model | 240 | Century |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2483 cc | 3213 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2760 mm |
