1967 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1967 Jaguar Type S
To start off, both 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO and 1967 Jaguar Type S were released in the same year (1967). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Jaguar Type S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO (300 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1967 Jaguar Type S. (208 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1967 Jaguar Type S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Jaguar Type S weights approximately 705 kg more than 1967 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, 1967 Jaguar Type S (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO. (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1967 Jaguar Type S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1967 Jaguar Type S | |
Make | Ferrari | Jaguar |
Model | 250 GTO | Type S |
Year Released | 1967 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 3442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5550 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 90 L |