2007 Honda Accord vs. 1967 Jaguar 240
To start off, 2007 Honda Accord 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 2,482 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Jaguar 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Accord (187 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1967 Jaguar 240. (131 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1967 Jaguar 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 22 kg more than 2007 Honda Accord.
Because 1967 Jaguar 240 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Jaguar 240. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Honda Accord (223 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Jaguar 240. (203 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Accord | 1967 Jaguar 240 | |
| Make | Honda | Jaguar |
| Model | Accord | 240 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2482 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1418 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 54 L |
