1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial vs. 1949 Jaguar MK V
To start off, 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Jaguar MK V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Jaguar MK V would be higher. At 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Jaguar MK V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial (161 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1949 Jaguar MK V. (123 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial should accelerate faster than 1949 Jaguar MK V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Jaguar MK V weights approximately 925 kg more than 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial.
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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1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial | 1949 Jaguar MK V | |
Make | Ferrari | Jaguar |
Model | 500 Mondial | MK V |
Year Released | 1954 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 3485 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1675 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2900 mm |