2009 BMW 650 vs. 1967 Jaguar 240
To start off, 2009 BMW 650 is newer by 42 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 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 650 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1967 Jaguar 240. (131 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1967 Jaguar 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 55 kg more than 2009 BMW 650.
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, 2009 BMW 650 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Jaguar 240. (203 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 650 | 1967 Jaguar 240 | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 650 | 240 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 2482 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 54 L |
