1988 BMW M3 vs. 1969 Jaguar 240
To start off, 1988 BMW M3 is newer by 19 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 2,483 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Jaguar 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW M3 (221 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1969 Jaguar 240. (131 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1969 Jaguar 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1988 BMW M3.
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, 1988 BMW M3 (245 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Jaguar 240. (198 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1988 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW M3 | 1969 Jaguar 240 | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | M3 | 240 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2303 cc | 2483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 54 L |
