1960 Ferrari 250 GTE vs. 1966 Jaguar Type S
To start off, 1966 Jaguar Type S is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Jaguar Type S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE (232 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1966 Jaguar Type S. (208 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE should accelerate faster than 1966 Jaguar Type S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Jaguar Type S weights approximately 190 kg more than 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE.
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, 1966 Jaguar Type S (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE. (245 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1966 Jaguar Type S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE | 1966 Jaguar Type S | |
| Make | Ferrari | Jaguar |
| Model | 250 GTE | Type S |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1966 |
| 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 | 232 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.1 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 63 L |
