1972 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1967 Jaguar 240
To start off, 1972 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Jaguar 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Jaguar 240 would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Jaguar 240 (131 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1972 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Jaguar 240 should accelerate faster than 1972 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 275 kg more than 1967 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, 1972 Chevrolet Impala (256 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Jaguar 240. (203 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Chevrolet Impala | 1967 Jaguar 240 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
| Model | Impala | 240 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2482 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.2 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 54 L |
