1996 BMW M3 vs. 1967 Jaguar 240
To start off, 1996 BMW M3 is newer by 29 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 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Jaguar 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW M3 (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1967 Jaguar 240. (208 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1967 Jaguar 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1996 BMW M3.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 BMW M3 (320 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Jaguar 240. (300 Nm). This means 1996 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW M3 | 1967 Jaguar 240 | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | M3 | 240 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.1:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 54 L |
