1966 Ferrari 330 vs. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign
To start off, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ferrari 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari 330 would be higher. At 5,342 cc (12 cylinders), 1972 Jaguar Sovereign is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1972 Jaguar Sovereign. (295 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1972 Jaguar Sovereign. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign weights approximately 430 kg more than 1966 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, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign (433 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ferrari 330. (390 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1972 Jaguar Sovereign will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ferrari 330. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign has automatic transmission and 1966 Ferrari 330 has manual transmission. 1966 Ferrari 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ferrari 330 | 1972 Jaguar Sovereign | |
Make | Ferrari | Jaguar |
Model | 330 | Sovereign |
Year Released | 1966 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3967 cc | 5342 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 433 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 |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2870 mm |