1968 Jaguar 240 vs. 2013 Porsche 911
To start off, 2013 Porsche 911 is newer by 45 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche 911 (493 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 362 more horse power than 1968 Jaguar 240. (131 HP @ 5550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1968 Jaguar 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche 911 weights approximately 130 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, 2013 Porsche 911 (649 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 445 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Jaguar 240. (204 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Jaguar 240 | 2013 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
Model | 240 | 911 |
Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2483 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 493 HP |
Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 649 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2350 mm |