2006 Ford Mustang vs. 1967 Jaguar 240
To start off, 2006 Ford Mustang is newer by 39 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 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Mustang (210 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1967 Jaguar 240. (131 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1967 Jaguar 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Mustang weights approximately 275 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.
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 Ford Mustang (325 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Jaguar 240. (203 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Mustang | 1967 Jaguar 240 | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Mustang | 240 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 2482 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 54 L |
