1968 Jaguar 240 vs. 2011 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 43 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 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Freelander (229 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1968 Jaguar 240. (131 HP @ 5550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1968 Jaguar 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1192 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.
Because 2011 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Jaguar 240. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Freelander will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Land Rover Freelander (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Jaguar 240. (204 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Jaguar 240 | 2011 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Jaguar | Land Rover |
| Model | 240 | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2483 cc | 3192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 2632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.1 L/100km | 16 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 70 L |
