1949 Ferrari 125 F1 vs. 1959 Jaguar MK II
To start off, 1959 Jaguar MK II is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Ferrari 125 F1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Ferrari 125 F1 would be higher. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar MK II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Ferrari 125 F1 (227 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1959 Jaguar MK II. (189 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Ferrari 125 F1 should accelerate faster than 1959 Jaguar MK II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 815 kg more than 1949 Ferrari 125 F1.
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.
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1949 Ferrari 125 F1 | 1959 Jaguar MK II | |
Make | Ferrari | Jaguar |
Model | 125 F1 | MK II |
Year Released | 1949 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1500 cc | 3781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2900 mm |