1969 Jaguar 240 vs. 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado is newer by 10 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado (163 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1969 Jaguar 240. (131 HP @ 5550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1969 Jaguar 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 305 kg more than 1969 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, 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Jaguar 240. (198 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Jaguar 240 | 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
Make | Jaguar | Oldsmobile |
Model | 240 | Toronado |
Year Released | 1969 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2483 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 198 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 103.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 85.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1745 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 76 L |