1959 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1959 Jaguar MK II
To start off, both 1959 Ferrari 250 GT and 1959 Jaguar MK II were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar MK II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (276 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1959 Jaguar MK II. (208 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1959 Jaguar MK II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 320 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1959 Jaguar MK II (300 Nm) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. (260 Nm). This means 1959 Jaguar MK II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | 1959 Jaguar MK II | |
| Make | Ferrari | Jaguar |
| Model | 250 GT | MK II |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2900 mm |
