1975 Ferrari 208 vs. 1969 Jaguar 240
To start off, 1975 Ferrari 208 is newer by 6 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, 1975 Ferrari 208 (168 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1969 Jaguar 240. (131 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1969 Jaguar 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1975 Ferrari 208.
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, 1969 Jaguar 240 (198 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ferrari 208. (186 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1969 Jaguar 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ferrari 208 | 1969 Jaguar 240 | |
Make | Ferrari | Jaguar |
Model | 208 | 240 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2483 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 5550 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 54 L |