1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1961 Jaguar MK X
To start off, 1961 Jaguar MK X is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 4,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Jaguar MK X is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Jaguar MK X (261 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Jaguar MK X should accelerate faster than 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Jaguar MK X weights approximately 1230 kg more than 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1961 Jaguar MK X (390 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (206 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1961 Jaguar MK X will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1961 Jaguar MK X | |
| Make | Ferrari | Jaguar |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | MK X |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 4235 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 106 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 63 L |
