1988 Holden Commodore vs. 1967 Jaguar 240
To start off, 1988 Holden Commodore is newer by 21 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 5,044 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Holden Commodore (164 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1967 Jaguar 240. (131 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1967 Jaguar 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1988 Holden Commodore.
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 Holden Commodore (324 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Jaguar 240. (203 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1988 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Holden Commodore | 1967 Jaguar 240 | |
Make | Holden | Jaguar |
Model | Commodore | 240 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5044 cc | 2482 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 164 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5550 RPM |
Torque | 324 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2740 mm |