1969 Jaguar 240 vs. 1984 Volvo 760
To start off, 1984 Volvo 760 is newer by 15 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, 1984 Volvo 760 (180 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1969 Jaguar 240. (131 HP @ 5550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Volvo 760 should accelerate faster than 1969 Jaguar 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1984 Volvo 760.
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, 1984 Volvo 760 (258 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Jaguar 240. (198 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1984 Volvo 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Jaguar 240 | 1984 Volvo 760 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Volvo |
| Model | 240 | 760 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2483 cc | 2316 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| 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 | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 82 L |
