2008 BMW Z4 vs. 1967 Jaguar 240
To start off, 2008 BMW Z4 is newer by 41 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 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Jaguar 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW Z4 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1967 Jaguar 240. (208 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1967 Jaguar 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 35 kg more than 2008 BMW Z4.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 BMW Z4 (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Jaguar 240. (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW Z4 | 1967 Jaguar 240 | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | Z4 | 240 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3248 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 8.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 54 L |
