1969 Jaguar 240 vs. 1985 Maserati 420
To start off, 1985 Maserati 420 is newer by 16 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 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Maserati 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Maserati 420 (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1969 Jaguar 240. (131 HP @ 5550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 1969 Jaguar 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 258 kg more than 1985 Maserati 420.
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, 1985 Maserati 420 (308 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Jaguar 240. (198 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1985 Maserati 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Jaguar 240 | 1985 Maserati 420 | |
Make | Jaguar | Maserati |
Model | 240 | 420 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2483 cc | 2491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 198 Nm | 308 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3200 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 | 1182 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2610 mm |