1963 Ferrari 330 vs. 1975 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1975 Jaguar XJS is newer by 12 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 5,342 cc (12 cylinders), 1975 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1975 Jaguar XJS. (291 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1975 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 318 kg more than 1963 Ferrari 330.
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, 1975 Jaguar XJS (431 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ferrari 330. (391 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1975 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ferrari 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ferrari 330 | 1975 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Ferrari | Jaguar |
| Model | 330 | XJS |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3967 cc | 5342 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 12.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 86 L |
