2006 BMW Z4 vs. 1968 Jaguar 240
To start off, 2006 BMW Z4 is newer by 38 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 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW Z4 (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1968 Jaguar 240. (131 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1968 Jaguar 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 105 kg more than 2006 BMW Z4.
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, 2006 BMW Z4 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Jaguar 240. (204 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2006 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW Z4 | 1968 Jaguar 240 | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | Z4 | 240 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 2483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 204 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 54 L |
