1996 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1968 Jaguar 240
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 28 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 3,349 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro (158 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1968 Jaguar 240. (131 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1968 Jaguar 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 27 kg more than 1996 Chevrolet Camaro.
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, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro (271 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Jaguar 240. (204 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Camaro | 1968 Jaguar 240 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
| Model | Camaro | 240 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3349 cc | 2483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 204 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1413 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 54 L |
