1979 Ford Fairlane vs. 1967 Jaguar 240
To start off, 1979 Ford Fairlane 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 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Fairlane (185 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1967 Jaguar 240. (131 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1967 Jaguar 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1979 Ford Fairlane.
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, 1979 Ford Fairlane (344 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Jaguar 240. (203 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Jaguar 240. 1979 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1967 Jaguar 240 has manual transmission. 1967 Jaguar 240 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Fairlane | 1967 Jaguar 240 | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | Fairlane | 240 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4940 cc | 2482 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5550 RPM |
Torque | 344 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2740 mm |