1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo vs. 1968 Jaguar 240
To start off, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Jaguar 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Jaguar 240 would be higher. At 2,483 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Jaguar 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo (228 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1968 Jaguar 240. (131 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo should accelerate faster than 1968 Jaguar 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 570 kg more than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo.
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, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo (306 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Jaguar 240. (204 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo | 1968 Jaguar 240 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Jaguar |
| Model | Navajo | 240 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 204 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2740 mm |
