1969 Jaguar 240 vs. 2010 Ford F-150
To start off, 2010 Ford F-150 is newer by 41 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-150 (292 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1969 Jaguar 240. (131 HP @ 5550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1969 Jaguar 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-150 weights approximately 912 kg more than 1969 Jaguar 240. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Ford F-150 (433 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Jaguar 240. (198 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Jaguar 240 | 2010 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Ford |
| Model | 240 | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2483 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 292 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 433 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 2352 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 5885 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2004 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1887 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 98 L |
