1955 Ford 12 M vs. 1960 Jaguar 3.8
To start off, 1960 Jaguar 3.8 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Jaguar 3.8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Jaguar 3.8 (217 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1955 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Jaguar 3.8 should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford 12 M.
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:
1955 Ford 12 M | 1960 Jaguar 3.8 | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | 12 M | 3.8 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 3781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2740 mm |