1985 Ford Tempo vs. 1967 Jaguar 240
To start off, 1985 Ford Tempo is newer by 18 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, 1967 Jaguar 240 (208 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1985 Ford Tempo. (90 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Jaguar 240 should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Tempo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 415 kg more than 1985 Ford Tempo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Jaguar 240 (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Tempo. (170 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1967 Jaguar 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Tempo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ford Tempo | 1967 Jaguar 240 | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Tempo | 240 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2307 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2740 mm |
