1953 Ferrari 340 Spider vs. 1972 Jaguar XJ

To start off, 1972 Jaguar XJ is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider would be higher. At 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1972 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider (297 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1972 Jaguar XJ. (251 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider should accelerate faster than 1972 Jaguar XJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 1020 kg more than 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider.

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. 1972 Jaguar XJ has automatic transmission and 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider has manual transmission. 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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