1995 BMW M5 vs. 1968 Jaguar 240
To start off, 1995 BMW M5 is newer by 27 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 3,794 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW M5 (335 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1968 Jaguar 240. (131 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1968 Jaguar 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW M5 weights approximately 285 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, 1995 BMW M5 (400 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Jaguar 240. (204 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1995 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW M5 | 1968 Jaguar 240 | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | M5 | 240 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3794 cc | 2483 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 5550 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 204 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94.6 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 54 L |