2006 Ford Ranger vs. 1968 Jaguar 240
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger 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 2,483 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Jaguar 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Jaguar 240 (131 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Jaguar 240 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 220 kg more than 2006 Ford Ranger. 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, 1968 Jaguar 240 (204 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (136 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Jaguar 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Ranger | 1968 Jaguar 240 | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Ranger | 240 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1789 cc | 2483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 204 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 54 L |
