1953 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia vs. 1952 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1953 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 4,555 cc (12 cylinders), 1953 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1952 Jaguar XK. (158 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 1952 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Jaguar XK weights approximately 255 kg more than 1953 Ferrari 375 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 375 Mille Miglia | 1952 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Ferrari | Jaguar |
Model | 375 Mille Miglia | XK |
Year Released | 1953 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4555 cc | 3441 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1295 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2600 mm |