1968 Jaguar 240 vs. 1985 Volvo 245
To start off, 1985 Volvo 245 is newer by 17 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 35 more horse power than 1985 Volvo 245. (96 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Jaguar 240 should accelerate faster than 1985 Volvo 245.
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 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Volvo 245. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1968 Jaguar 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Volvo 245.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Jaguar 240 | 1985 Volvo 245 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Volvo |
| Model | 240 | 245 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2483 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2660 mm |
