1968 Jaguar 240 vs. 2001 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2001 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 33 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 5,698 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Pontiac Firebird (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1968 Jaguar 240. (131 HP @ 5550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1968 Jaguar 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 101 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, 2001 Pontiac Firebird (461 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Jaguar 240. (204 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2001 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Jaguar 240 | 2001 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Jaguar | Pontiac |
| Model | 240 | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2483 cc | 5698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1541 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2570 mm |
