1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1951 Jaguar MK V
To start off, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Jaguar MK V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Jaguar MK V would be higher. At 3,483 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Jaguar MK V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1951 Jaguar MK V. (123 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1951 Jaguar MK V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Jaguar MK V weights approximately 995 kg more than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
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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1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1951 Jaguar MK V | |
Make | Ferrari | Jaguar |
Model | 500 Testarossa | MK V |
Year Released | 1961 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 3483 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1675 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2900 mm |