1977 AMC Matador vs. 1968 Jaguar 240
To start off, 1977 AMC Matador is newer by 9 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 4,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 AMC Matador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Jaguar 240 (131 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1977 AMC Matador. (120 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Jaguar 240 should accelerate faster than 1977 AMC Matador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 AMC Matador weights approximately 421 kg more than 1968 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, 1977 AMC Matador (298 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Jaguar 240. (204 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1977 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 AMC Matador | 1968 Jaguar 240 | |
| Make | AMC | Jaguar |
| Model | Matador | 240 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4982 cc | 2483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 204 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1861 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 92 L | 54 L |
