2007 Buick Lucerne vs. 1967 Jaguar 240
To start off, 2007 Buick Lucerne is newer by 40 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 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Buick Lucerne (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1967 Jaguar 240. (208 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 1967 Jaguar 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 426 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Buick Lucerne (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Jaguar 240. (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Buick Lucerne | 1967 Jaguar 240 | |
| Make | Buick | Jaguar |
| Model | Lucerne | 240 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1946 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 54 L |
