1965 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1952 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,441 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1952 Jaguar XK. (158 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1952 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Jaguar XK weights approximately 345 kg more than 1965 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, 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Jaguar XK. (290 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1952 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Ferrari | Jaguar |
| Model | 250 GTO | XK |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2952 cc | 3441 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 106 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 254 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 63 L |
