1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1955 Jaguar MK VII
To start off, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Jaguar MK VII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Jaguar MK VII would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Jaguar MK VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 190 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Jaguar MK VII weights approximately 1089 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. Let's talk about torque, 1955 Jaguar MK VII (275 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1955 Jaguar MK VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1955 Jaguar MK VII | |
Make | Ferrari | Jaguar |
Model | 500 Testarossa | MK VII |
Year Released | 1961 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 3442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 275 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1769 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 77 L |