1968 Jaguar 240 vs. 2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano
To start off, 2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano is newer by 35 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, 2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano (141 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1968 Jaguar 240. (131 HP @ 5550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano should accelerate faster than 1968 Jaguar 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano weights approximately 555 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, 2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano (316 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Jaguar 240. (204 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Jaguar 240 | 2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 240 | Viano |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2483 cc | 2148 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.1 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 65 L |
