1964 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 2005 Jaguar XJ6
To start off, 2005 Jaguar XJ6 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 2,965 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Jaguar XJ6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2005 Jaguar XJ6. (235 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 2005 Jaguar XJ6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jaguar XJ6 weights approximately 699 kg more than 1964 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, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jaguar XJ6. (279 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jaguar XJ6. 2005 Jaguar XJ6 has automatic transmission and 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO has manual transmission. 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Jaguar XJ6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ferrari 250 GTO | 2005 Jaguar XJ6 | |
Make | Ferrari | Jaguar |
Model | 250 GTO | XJ6 |
Year Released | 1964 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2965 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 279 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 254 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1614 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 3040 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 85 L |