1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1967 Jaguar 240
To start off, 1967 Jaguar 240 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 2,482 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Jaguar 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1967 Jaguar 240. (131 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1967 Jaguar 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 760 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, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Jaguar 240. (203 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1967 Jaguar 240 | |
Make | Ferrari | Jaguar |
Model | 500 Testarossa | 240 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 2482 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5550 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 54 L |