1968 Jaguar 240 vs. 2012 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XJ is newer by 44 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XJ (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 339 more horse power than 1968 Jaguar 240. (131 HP @ 5550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1968 Jaguar 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 521 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, 2012 Jaguar XJ (574 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Jaguar 240. (204 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2012 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Jaguar 240 | 2012 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Jaguar | Jaguar |
| Model | 240 | XJ |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2483 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 470 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 574 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1961 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 5252 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1456 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3157 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 82 L |
