1963 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1969 Jaguar 240
To start off, 1969 Jaguar 240 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO (300 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1969 Jaguar 240. (131 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1969 Jaguar 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 490 kg more than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO.
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, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Jaguar 240. (198 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1969 Jaguar 240 | |
Make | Ferrari | Jaguar |
Model | 250 GTO | 240 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2483 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5550 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73.1 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 54 L |