1964 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1954 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1964 Ferrari 250 LM is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1954 Jaguar XK. (158 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1954 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Jaguar XK weights approximately 445 kg more than 1964 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, 1964 Ferrari 250 LM (313 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Jaguar XK. (290 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1964 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ferrari 250 LM | 1954 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Ferrari | Jaguar |
| Model | 250 LM | XK |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3286 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 290 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 63 L |
