1969 Jaguar 240 vs. 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 14 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 4,127 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Jaguar 240 (131 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Jaguar 240 should accelerate faster than 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 315 kg more than 1969 Jaguar 240.
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, 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Jaguar 240. (198 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Jaguar 240 | 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Jaguar | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 240 | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2483 cc | 4127 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3030 mm |
