1997 Bentley Turbo vs. 1967 Jaguar 240
To start off, 1997 Bentley Turbo is newer by 30 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Bentley Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Bentley Turbo (396 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1967 Jaguar 240. (208 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Turbo should accelerate faster than 1967 Jaguar 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 875 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Bentley Turbo (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 500 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Jaguar 240. (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Bentley Turbo | 1967 Jaguar 240 | |
| Make | Bentley | Jaguar |
| Model | Turbo | 240 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 800 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 8.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2395 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 54 L |
