1952 Ferrari 340 America vs. 1991 Jaguar XJ6
To start off, 1991 Jaguar XJ6 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 340 America. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 340 America would be higher. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1952 Ferrari 340 America is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Jaguar XJ6 (224 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1952 Ferrari 340 America. (218 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Jaguar XJ6 should accelerate faster than 1952 Ferrari 340 America. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Jaguar XJ6 weights approximately 735 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 340 America. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. 1991 Jaguar XJ6 has automatic transmission and 1952 Ferrari 340 America has manual transmission. 1952 Ferrari 340 America will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Jaguar XJ6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1952 Ferrari 340 America | 1991 Jaguar XJ6 | |
Make | Ferrari | Jaguar |
Model | 340 America | XJ6 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4101 cc | 3980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 218 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1825 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2880 mm |