1965 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1964 Jaguar E-Type
To start off, 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Jaguar E-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Jaguar E-Type would be higher. At 4,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Jaguar E-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1964 Jaguar E-Type. (265 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1964 Jaguar E-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Jaguar E-Type weights approximately 220 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, 1964 Jaguar E-Type (385 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO. (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1964 Jaguar E-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1964 Jaguar E-Type | |
Make | Ferrari | Jaguar |
Model | 250 GTO | E-Type |
Year Released | 1965 | 1964 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2952 cc | 4235 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 385 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 92.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 106 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 254 km/hour | 246 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 63 L |