1953 Ferrari 500 F2 vs. 1953 Jaguar C-Type
To start off, both 1953 Ferrari 500 F2 and 1953 Jaguar C-Type were released in the same year (1953). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,440 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Jaguar C-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Jaguar C-Type (217 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1953 Ferrari 500 F2. (177 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Jaguar C-Type should accelerate faster than 1953 Ferrari 500 F2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Jaguar C-Type weights approximately 451 kg more than 1953 Ferrari 500 F2. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Ferrari 500 F2 | 1953 Jaguar C-Type | |
| Make | Ferrari | Jaguar |
| Model | 500 F2 | C-Type |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1953 |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 3440 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 564 kg | 1015 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2450 mm |
