1969 Jaguar 240 vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 38 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 2,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Jaguar 240 (131 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Jaguar 240 should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 846 kg more than 1969 Jaguar 240.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Jaguar 240. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Jaguar 240. (198 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Jaguar 240 | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Jaguar | Land Rover |
Model | 240 | Defender |
Year Released | 1969 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2483 cc | 2496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 198 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 2286 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3230 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.2 L/100km | 16.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 75 L |