2008 Buick LaCrosse vs. 1967 Jaguar 240
To start off, 2008 Buick LaCrosse 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 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Buick LaCrosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Buick LaCrosse (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1967 Jaguar 240. (208 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Buick LaCrosse should accelerate faster than 1967 Jaguar 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Buick LaCrosse weights approximately 340 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, 2008 Buick LaCrosse (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Jaguar 240. (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Buick LaCrosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Buick LaCrosse | 1967 Jaguar 240 | |
| Make | Buick | Jaguar |
| Model | LaCrosse | 240 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 54 L |
