1998 Honda Accord vs. 1967 Jaguar 240
To start off, 1998 Honda Accord is newer by 31 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, 1967 Jaguar 240 (208 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1998 Honda Accord. (131 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Jaguar 240 should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 205 kg more than 1998 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Jaguar 240 (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Accord. (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1967 Jaguar 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Accord | 1967 Jaguar 240 | |
| Make | Honda | Jaguar |
| Model | Accord | 240 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.1:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 54 L |
