1963 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1948 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1963 Ferrari 250 LM is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1948 Jaguar XK. (160 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1948 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Jaguar XK weights approximately 522 kg more than 1963 Ferrari 250 LM.
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 LM (314 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Jaguar XK. (264 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ferrari 250 LM | 1948 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Ferrari | Jaguar |
Model | 250 LM | XK |
Year Released | 1963 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3286 cc | 3442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 314 Nm | 264 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 106 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 290 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1372 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 63 L |