1976 BMW 628 vs. 1967 Jaguar 240
To start off, 1976 BMW 628 is newer by 9 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 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 BMW 628 (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1967 Jaguar 240. (131 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 BMW 628 should accelerate faster 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, 1976 BMW 628 (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Jaguar 240. (203 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1976 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
1976 BMW 628 | 1967 Jaguar 240 | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | 628 | 240 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2997 cc | 2482 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5550 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 54 L |