1969 Jaguar 240 vs. 1979 Porsche 936
To start off, 1979 Porsche 936 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 2,483 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Jaguar 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Porsche 936 (573 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 442 more horse power than 1969 Jaguar 240. (131 HP @ 5550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Porsche 936 should accelerate faster than 1969 Jaguar 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 738 kg more than 1979 Porsche 936.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Jaguar 240 | 1979 Porsche 936 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
| Model | 240 | 936 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2483 cc | 2142 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 573 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 702 kg |
