1990 Jaguar XJS vs. 1967 Jaguar 240
To start off, 1990 Jaguar XJS is newer by 23 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 5,343 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jaguar XJS (291 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1967 Jaguar 240. (131 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1967 Jaguar 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 492 kg more than 1967 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 Jaguar XJS (440 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Jaguar 240. (203 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1990 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Jaguar XJS | 1967 Jaguar 240 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Jaguar |
| Model | XJS | 240 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5343 cc | 2482 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1932 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 54 L |
