1968 Jaguar 240 vs. 1992 Toyota Century
To start off, 1992 Toyota Century is newer by 24 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 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Toyota Century (153 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1968 Jaguar 240. (131 HP @ 5550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1968 Jaguar 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Toyota Century weights approximately 360 kg more than 1968 Jaguar 240. 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, 1992 Toyota Century (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Jaguar 240. (204 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1992 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Jaguar 240 | 1992 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
| Model | 240 | Century |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2483 cc | 3995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2870 mm |
