1969 Jaguar 240 vs. 1970 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1970 Opel Rekord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Jaguar 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Jaguar 240 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 65 more horse power than 1970 Opel Rekord. (66 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Jaguar 240 should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 375 kg more than 1970 Opel Rekord. 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 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Rekord. (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1969 Jaguar 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Jaguar 240 | 1970 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Jaguar | Opel |
| Model | 240 | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2483 cc | 1696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2680 mm |
