1969 Jaguar 240 vs. 1968 Simca 1000
To start off, 1969 Jaguar 240 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Simca 1000 would be higher. At 2,483 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Jaguar 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Jaguar 240 (131 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1968 Simca 1000. (38 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Jaguar 240 should accelerate faster than 1968 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 690 kg more than 1968 Simca 1000. 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, 1969 Jaguar 240 (198 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Simca 1000. (59 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Jaguar 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Jaguar 240 | 1968 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Simca |
| Model | 240 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2483 cc | 844 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 59 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 60 L |
