1982 Ferrari 308 vs. 1969 Jaguar 240
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 308 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Jaguar 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Jaguar 240 would be higher. At 2,855 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 308 (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1969 Jaguar 240. (131 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1969 Jaguar 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1982 Ferrari 308.
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, 1982 Ferrari 308 (260 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Jaguar 240. (198 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1982 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ferrari 308 | 1969 Jaguar 240 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Jaguar |
| Model | 308 | 240 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2855 cc | 2483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 54 L |
