1990 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1968 Jaguar 240
To start off, 1990 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Jaguar 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Jaguar 240 would be higher. At 3,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari Mondial (268 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1968 Jaguar 240. (131 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1968 Jaguar 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 96 kg more than 1968 Jaguar 240. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1990 Ferrari Mondial (323 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Jaguar 240. (204 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ferrari Mondial | 1968 Jaguar 240 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Jaguar |
| Model | Mondial | 240 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3186 cc | 2483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 204 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 54 L |
