1968 Ferrari Dino vs. 1962 Jaguar MK II
To start off, 1968 Ferrari Dino is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Jaguar MK II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Jaguar MK II would be higher. At 2,483 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Jaguar MK II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ferrari Dino (177 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1962 Jaguar MK II. (120 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1962 Jaguar MK II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 312 kg more than 1968 Ferrari Dino.
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, 1962 Jaguar MK II (195 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ferrari Dino. (187 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1962 Jaguar MK II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ferrari Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ferrari Dino | 1962 Jaguar MK II | |
| Make | Ferrari | Jaguar |
| Model | Dino | MK II |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1987 cc | 2483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 90 L |
