1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia vs. 1960 Jaguar MK II

To start off, 1960 Jaguar MK II is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia would be higher. At 2,951 cc (12 cylinders), 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia (238 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1960 Jaguar MK II. (120 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 1960 Jaguar MK II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 410 kg more than 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia.

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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1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia 1960 Jaguar MK II
Make Ferrari Jaguar
Model 250 Mille Miglia MK II
Year Released 1953 1960
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2951 cc 2483 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 238 HP 120 HP
Engine RPM 7200 RPM 5750 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Weight 1040 kg 1450 kg
Wheelbase Size 2410 mm 2900 mm