1963 Ferrari 330 vs. 1968 Jaguar 240
To start off, 1968 Jaguar 240 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 330 would be higher. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1963 Ferrari 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1968 Jaguar 240. (131 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1968 Jaguar 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1968 Jaguar 240. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 330 (391 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Jaguar 240. (204 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ferrari 330 | 1968 Jaguar 240 | |
Make | Ferrari | Jaguar |
Model | 330 | 240 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3967 cc | 2483 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5550 RPM |
Torque | 391 Nm | 204 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 76.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 54 L |