1979 Ferrari 400 vs. 1967 Jaguar 240
To start off, 1979 Ferrari 400 is newer by 12 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 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1967 Jaguar 240. (208 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1967 Jaguar 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1967 Jaguar 240. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Jaguar 240. (300 Nm). This means 1979 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ferrari 400 | 1967 Jaguar 240 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Jaguar |
| Model | 400 | 240 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 54 L |
