1968 Jaguar 240 vs. 1980 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1980 Toyota Corolla is newer by 12 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) has 72 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corolla. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Jaguar 240 should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 585 kg more than 1980 Toyota Corolla. 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 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1968 Jaguar 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Jaguar 240 | 1980 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
Model | 240 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1968 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2483 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 204 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 73 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |