2007 BMW 550 vs. 1969 Jaguar 240
To start off, 2007 BMW 550 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Jaguar 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Jaguar 240 would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1969 Jaguar 240. (131 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1969 Jaguar 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 550 weights approximately 285 kg more than 1969 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, 2007 BMW 550 (489 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Jaguar 240. (198 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 550 | 1969 Jaguar 240 | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 550 | 240 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 2483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 54 L |
