1985 Citroen CX vs. 1967 Jaguar 240
To start off, 1985 Citroen CX is newer by 18 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 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Jaguar 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Jaguar 240 (208 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1985 Citroen CX. (74 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Jaguar 240 should accelerate faster than 1985 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1985 Citroen CX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Jaguar 240 (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Citroen CX. (149 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1967 Jaguar 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Citroen CX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Citroen CX | 1967 Jaguar 240 | |
| Make | Citroen | Jaguar |
| Model | CX | 240 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2740 mm |
